@Vinney Chopra 's book is also excellent.

David Greene's Long Distance Real Estate Investing book is a great place to start if you're in a similar situation. 

@LeBrandon I second about Phil Capron, his book is solid, and he is a good dude for sure.

The advantage to a service is a good one will guide you through all the various required documents, and some will even help create your company "book".I did investigate using a lawyer; for my purposes it was a lot of unnecessary expense for little extra benefit. 

@Whitney Hutten What a coincidence that you mention that book. I

But according to the first tax strategies book, I can tax shield 25% of my yearly income (up to like 54k) into a self directed 401k.

Not in my book, is that your only option to make a cash offer?

There is no better at talking and promoting his book(RE Business) than Mr Yun.Number 2 in talking up their book is Kathy Fettke. interest rates dont matter when we are cash buyers.. no debt is the way to go on rentals  

I am hooked on the BP podcasts, webinars and I just finished the BRRRR book. I

Joe Fairless' book The Best Ever Apartment Syndication Book is where I would start.