I look forward to any connections I make here and always appreciate good tips!

Thanks for the timely tip!

They are both great at learning the fundamentals.Also - here's a couple articles you might enjoy:The 21 Best Real Estate Investing Books Ever How to Rent Your House: The Definitive Step by Step GuideHow to Be a Landlord: Ten Tips for SuccessOh - and don't forget to set up your Keyword Alerts!

Today I found that Colorado Springs Uitilies has test gardens..........soo zero scape but............ it gets better.

Thank you all for the warm welcome and tips!

Hello, I'm new to the forum and wanted to join in hope of some help and tips for directions from  experienced buyers regarding my topic. 

You've found the right place to pursue your goal of wealth building and financial freedom, check out this blog post on successfully investing in rentals:http://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2015/08/10...Here are a few other tips to help you get the most out of BP:Start here.

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I thinking about getting a garden shed.

And Bill, those tips about combining the homeowners and the 1031 are invaluable and probably the route I will take.