Save up $50,000.Get a job and save 100% of what you earn.Also, read Rich Dad Poor Dad.Good Luck!

My start in REI came with getting a subscription to Audible and replacing Music, TV and Sports with listening / reading books (most of them twice) - starting with Rich Dad Poor Dad.

During that time, I have been communicating the progress during my monthly Mastermind meetings and they push me to present an opportunity so they can partake in the real estate market.

Does anyone use an answering service to handle phone calls, or do people typically just drive communication through the apps?

In this process, clear communication is the key and I should work on the best way to deliver it in my notices and other type of communications.

@Parag Doshi Rich Dad Poor Dad is a must.

We have several deals we are in the process of negotiating PSAs and lining up financing so we're reexamining options and communicating with lenders on a regular basis. 

@Raghu NaiduListen to the podcasts and read Rich Dad series of books.

However, I only recently finished "Rich Dad Poor Dad" and "The Book on Rental Property Investing" (thank you Brandon), so I now realize I've been something of a hobbyist, not the serious investor that I should have been trying to become.

I think that with my background in construction I will be able to excel at renovations/additions and communicating well with architects, contractors, etc.I have someone that I wish to be my partner as he and I will hopefully make a good team.