I have heard about lease-options but I can't truly grasp the concept, hahaha.

They will most likely know more about their orders by spring so you will have a better grasp on timing. 

I've been reading about how to screen tenants, how to set up procedures and systems, etc. but the one area that I'm having problems getting a grasp on is the numbers side of investing.

There are a lot of elderly people and people with a poor grasp of the English language that have become victims of these unlicensed broker frauds.

Hey @Joe Villeneuve, I know you mentioned the following and I'm really trying to understand and grasp 'A':This is an easy answer for me, since in a way, I start over on a regular basis.If I had nothing, and this includes no knowledge, I would start by:1 - learning: A - How money works ...For learning how money works, do you have any good books or sites that you can recommend on it?

It is hard to give specific advice without having a firm grasp on your current financial situation and your goals for your real estate investing.Pay a little money now to talk to experts....it could save you a lot of money over the long haul.Ed

He didn't seem to grasp what I needed & because I mentioned seeing an ad saying it was eligible for zero down with an RD loan, he was stuck on that as a loan option.

I've never done a cash out refi before, I think I grasp the basics, but is it worth it to just pull that cash out and sit on it until I find my next property because then my cashflow would go down to cover the higher loan amount, yes?

The in person classes on the other hand, offer you that personal touch, that immersion in the material, that will help you to grasp it better.

I am rather new to real estate investing but feel like I have a good grasp and have found a good deal in my area on a 7-unit apartment building.