It also looks like an education in investing, so I'm torn.

It also looks like an education in investing, so I'm torn.

Best/first thing to do is get educated.

Hope your education doesn't exceed your budget.

Within the last few months I really dived head first into reading and educating myself daily on real estate.

BP has free educational materials such as online courses and videos and also has it's own podcast in itunes.

You can do some initial searching here of the registry for your own education. 

I know that Equity Trust and others have Bational Convention s .Remember, Pay for Education 1st Or You Pay for it Later, But you do pay for it.My wife and I attended our NWREIA mtg and listened to several speakers over ~ 6 months we attended mtg and seminars before selecting the company.

Check out the Podcasts and check out the Ultimate Beginners Guide under the "Education" tab.

All in an effort to further my RE education, I'll get the coffee and coffee cake if thats your thing.