I would recommend seriously investing in your education through books and mentorship, you can find both here on Bigger pockets. 

There are plenty more resources you can find under Education from how to's, blogs from our experts and podcasts.

Your in the right place to learn and grow...Below this post click on the education link to find out more...Good luck and prosper..Eric

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How higher education fits with rei is discussed some here on BP , but I like how you show they need not be mutually exclusive.

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I am currently at the education phase, which means, I haven't bought my first one yet.

Since my primary driver is owning buy and hold properties and making my money on rentals, the buy/sell model I use periodically fits perfect as I'm already managing 20 rental units that rent for between $1300-$2400/month so 2 or 4 more is hardly any added work while I wait the 12 months to get to capital gains or I incorporate it into my rental group and sell off one I've had for over a year. 

There are plenty more resources you can find under Education from how to's, blogs from our experts and podcasts. 

Getting a solid educated foundation is the first step.