I used a promo code provided at the end of a webinar and paid for one full (discounted) year after attending "The 90 Day Challenge" with Dave Meyer.Attendees who purchase the Pro membership are supposed to get the "Real Estate by the Numbers" book as well.

The wonderful thing about furnished finder, which is what I assume you are using, is that you can book a property without being there to show the place.

Check out the book "Long-Distance Real Estate Investing" by David Greene.

You need to not necessarily follow a book to a T, but just basic principles.

If a property can come close to breaking even then it's essentially "cash flowing" in my book. 

Over the last three weeks I've read 7 of the real estate books and spent hours listening to biggerpockets podcasts trying to learn as much as a I can and narrow down my focus.

Then you can read a more in-depth book like The Book On Rental Property Investing by Brandon Turner or The Unofficial Guide to Real Estate Investing by Spencer Strauss.2.

-find a contractor that is high quality, willing to take on your rehab, not booked up for the next year but also not available right away. 

I’ve been listening to audio books to get some ideas and every single one recommends getting on bigger pockets.

Podcasts, books, and forums like BiggerPockets were invaluable, and when the right deal came along, I leaped and you can too!