Overall the best way to start learning is listening to podcasts and reading books.

@Joey Chalhoub This decision should be read narrowly to address statutory frameworks such as MN where state law permits it to take property to satisfy real estate taxes/penalties/interest, sell it, and keep any surplus outright.

Welcome to the community and be ready for a huge amount of information at your finger tips.

Some were not good deals, some were people looking to buy a house because they didn’t read my ad apparently, etc. 

As you read these books, watch the BiggerPockets podcasts.

Reading about successful people strengthened my resolve.

How is your traveling contract read?  

If you have any tips, resources, or advice for someone just starting out, I’d greatly appreciate your insights.Some specific things I’m working on right now:Building a strong buyers list.Identifying motivated sellers and honing my outreach.Learning the ins and outs of structuring win-win deals.I’m open to partnering, collaborating, or just grabbing coffee to exchange ideas.

From reading your posts it sounds like you're referring to real estate education programs.

You read that last sentence right.