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Have you already read the Beginner's Guide here?

Quick Tip: If you haven't already, I'd look into some PM software to make your accounting/management life easier.  

Hi DFW BP,I am looking for a good guide for trying to figure out insurance cost.  

As long as you can resist temptation, I would suggest this...On-line courses are good, but can't replace the classroom because a good instructor can teach you the business as well as guide you toward passing the test.A number of Brokerages will put on cost effective, license training at their offices.Just understand that while there, they will market to you to join them.Good luck...

So I suggest looking at the foreclosure lists in the areas your looking to invest and be quick to offer.

I started out trying to find deals to wholesale to raise enough cash for flipping, but that quickly changed when I met other investors who are now to me great business partners and mentors. $30K could sound like not much in SoCal, but you can do many different things with that money if you invest it creatively and collectively.

It makes it super easy to just punch in the numbers quick on a property and get a decent look at the returns and make a quick yay/nay.

Lots of incredible people from our area attend and love sharing their knowledge and can definitely guide you to the resources you need in your area.

It can be done and be done quickly if you stick to your plans.