A couple I really like are:-The Richest Man in Babylon -Retire Young, Retire Rich -The Real Book of Real Estate -Don't Sweat the Small Stuff, and it's All Small Stuff I've already suggested you the flipping book, but check out Brandon's books as well.It's good you have some credit started!

So, with some sweat equity and determination, we have created a 120 ft path through the marsh, and now have lake access!

As far as work is concerned, it would be my sweat equity and I'm thinking six months of time and around 25,000.00 of repairs. 

People think they can bring in sweat equity/time but larger multifamily is so automated with various teams already doing the work that there is little value in doing things yourself (ie. rehab, self manage, etc.).

Also looking for sweat or equity partners for deals.

Sweat equity: I demoed a bathroom, painted all rooms in the house.Money in: Replaced the Washer/Dryer, replaced carpet prior to saleBuy the dip: I was lucky with my timing.

The lender made me put down 20% on $370,000 to close the deal on my new 4 bed 3 bath because it was an investment property, no sweat!

No sweat.

I have not refi first loan so technically I'm not at 70% LTV, even though I would be if I did thanks to sweat equity.

Returns, cash flow, down payment or collateral, passive/active investor, long term or flip, sweat equity or not, etc.