His writing and thought process remind me a lot of Ben Leybovich Kahn Academy has a great section on Finance that can explain the basic principles: https://www.khanacademy.org/economics-finance-doma...I wish i could have just watched all of those videos instead of sitting through three semesters of intro to Econ and Finance.Lastly, I highly recommend the Millionaire Next Door.https://www.amazon.com/Millionaire-Next-Door-Surpr...It won't tell you exactly what to do and the data is a bit dated, but it will totally change your perspective on what being "rich" is and how the majority of truly wealthy people make and keep their money.

@Rocco Deltaco I am very new to real estate investing​ but have been watching the jersey city market for the past few years.

She could travel anytime she wanted and her neighbors watch her home.

I recorded a video that you might want to watch that talks about the systems, processes and mindset you need to make it full-time.

Allaenna we are lifelong Louisiana residents so we've watched the NO market survive for years, it's very attractive.Chris, I have family in Houma, a great area.

Start reading, watching the podcasts and connecting with others. 

I'm the guy who watches WAY too much TV (only HGTV) and I am desperate to get into the RE game.

I know more than a few folks who are leaving because it sucks to pay $300k+ for a home and then spend your time trying to figure out how to keep yourself and your possessions safe from thieves, while you are watching junkies shoot up in the street.

Not to mention the taxes are ridiculously high down there so watch out for the tax man as well on this type of deal....    

I will have a property manager I now know is reliable, he can do the make-ready, and we share in the profits, or I buy it myself and know I have someone watching over it with ethics and values I can trust.