As to a disservice, hopefully it will sound the need for due diligence in considering any "program" and I'm sure my advice to a proven route for education is more sound than sending newbies to the guru stores.

I'm working two part time jobs (one at a mattress store on the weekends, another for a realtor) plus I'm taking classes this summer in college.

While I'd have to agree with you Curt, that credibility is rarely earned and more store brought than anything else.

If not a very good selection of real estate books - check out the local book stores.

OK, kinda weird, but whatever, maybe they have a lot to store... though they don't even go into the basement.

Go to any college book store, you can get used books for cheap.

I use to have a store and was fortunate enough to gain powerseller status within 3 months.

store cards are also good, like jc penny, lowes.

I actually wholesale fashion costume jewelry to many Beauty Supply stores in south side of Chicago and I know decent enough about different areas.

I actually like porcelain time even better, but it requires a sturdy floor to install and is more expensive.Home depot and other stores only carry a few colors in stock, but can special order others.