I have read numerous books and have almost no money to risk, so have decided that I have to start with straight options.

I've just recently co-written a book with Matthew Tabacchi about Private Mortgage Investing.

Dont get me wrong, im not lazy or anything, I've read many books and spent alot of time studying the subject.

I've read alot of books over the years but I haven't done anything with the knowledge I've learned yet.

after that's out of the way, i'd like to jump back into the REI educational process and start buying more for the return/income stream.Can someone point me to a forum or a book to read that can help me with such a basic transaction?

I am looking for books that will walk me step by step through investing in rental properties.

Stick with a forum or books online or in the book store.

You have an LLC and it has been running like a legitimate business, e.g. you keep separate books in Quickbooks, you have a separate checking and savings account for the LLC, your state and federal filings are in order and taxes are up to date, and the LLC is legal owner of the property.In that instance, the courts might protect the property in the LLC.

Does anybody have recommendations for a good real estate investing book?

Successful Real Estate Investing: How to Avoid the 75 Most Costly Mistakes Every Investor Makes: I give this book a 3.