What do you think the best way to learn is, a boot camp, books, classes?

Sorry, but there is nothing that anyone can tell you in a single response that would provide enough insight for you to go out and start making successful deals...Try this:Go read through these forums, read at least a couple books (I recommend starting with "The Millionaire Real Estate Investor"), start asking a lot of *specific* questions, and find a couple successful investors in your area that are willing to help you get your feet wet...J Scott

Does anyone know of a program where we could trade real estate books back and forth?

Check out some books at Barnes and Noble on this topic.

I am new to real estate and very broke, can I please get a copy of any Robert Allen tapes and/ or books or pdf copies of lectures for "educational purposes ONLY" and not for resale.Thank you in advance

I do buy books, but $5K-10K boot camps; don't think so.

I know there are many repair books out there but most of them are pretty poor.

The thing you get here that you don't get in the books is "Real Life".

From here, decide what your niche is, and pick up a book or course on that subject.Overall, you will have a few hundred invested and should be ready to start doing some deals.

Also, there are several books out there that offer sample contracts.