You'll skip all the tedious falling down that beginners who don't pay for mentors go through, avoid all the costly mistakes.

Have you checked out the Ultimate Beginner's Guide (http://www.biggerpockets.com/real-estate-investing)?

Alexander:Check this out: https://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2015/01/31/ultimate-beginners-guide-real-estate-wholesaling-2/ (Ultimate beginners guide to wholesaling)

I'm not in your area, but would suggest reading through The Ultimate Beginner's Guide to Wholesaling and joining your local REIAs (search "real estate" on meetup.com) on top of connecting with the BP community.

Make sure to read the Beginner’s Guide: http://www.biggerpockets.com/real-estate-investing

Here are a few 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-investing and check out BP Podcast.If you wish to tag someone in the conversation on the forum, type @ followed by their name and then select that person below.

Or, is this the only form I should pursue as a beginner?

Fill in the foundation below.Check out the Start Here page http://www.biggerpockets.com/starthere Check out BiggerPockets Ultimate Beginner's Guide - A fantastic free book that walks through many of the key topics of real estate investing.Check out the free BiggerPockets Podcast - A weekly podcast with interviews and a ton of great advice.

I am a beginner in the real estate arena, and have decided to make the first move towards building my empire.

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