Here are some recommendations for you:Find and connect with other BP members that are in your area: http://www.biggerpockets.com/meetSet up keyword alerts to be notified of the topics that interest you: http://www.biggerpockets.com/alertsRead Beginner’s Guide: http://www.biggerpockets.com/real-estate-investingCheck out BP Podcasts: http://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/category/podcast/Wishing you the best!

And many more questions only you know that can or will help you do better on your second home.Finally, what tool or software are you using to guide and help your decision?

Hello,Does anyone have any suggestions on where to find a true mentor that will guide one through real estate education and deals, without having to pay $30K? 

@Joseph Wang you might also want to checkout some of the books on this BP reading list.Best,Andrew

The BP forums, podcasts, books, and meetups have helped me gain a better understanding of how I want to use real estate to gain passive income and eventually financial freedom.

I'm new to real estate investing and just finished "The Book on Flipping Houses" and "E-Myth Revisited"....awesome!

Asset protection is key concept that I picked up from Rich Dad Poor Dad book "Unfair Advantage" by Rober Kiyosaki, and my limited understanding tells me that I should have an LLC to protect my personal assets from the property, that is a cool $800/ year here in California.

BUT THATS NOT TRUE INVESTING IN MY BOOK!

Hi, I’m new to rental property investing and I have read many books, blogs, and listened to countless podcast.

After reading all of Robert Kiyosaki's books on money and real estate there is something that is obvious to me.