Are there any great tips, forums, or advice that anyone can give to find a good mentor to help me along my real estate journey?

The plan/idea is to take out a home equity loan (according to a Bank Of America online calculator I qualify for a loan of $25.000) and use it as a down payment for investment property.

I think once I transition into the transaction side, I'll accelerate my studies and understanding of real estate.Thanks again for the tips!

I would try the bigger pockets calculators for buying a rental, and also a rent vs. buy calculator you can find online. 

Looking for a "Pro Tip"!!

This forces us to make sure everything is in tip top shape prior to the city inspectors.

Are there any course online or offline that you can recommend?

We bought our first flip house at a live auction from Williams & Williams, I was the only person there but bidding against 4 other online buyers, the auctioneer took bids in an earpiece then announced them and looked at me to indicate it was my turn to bid.

Any home is worth what a willing buyer and seller agree to.In a strong seller's market like we have here in MA, here are a few tips to get your offer accepted.1.

When the time comes will use online services to market the units.