Check BP's Beginners Guide and Landlord on Auto Pilot by Micheal Moore to start.

If you haven't yet, be sure to check out the The Ultimate Beginner's Guide to Real Estate Investing and The BiggerPockets Podcast.

Check out BiggerPockets Ultimate Beginner's Guide - A fantastic free book that walks through many of the key topics of real estate investing.3.

@Filibonio HernandezWelcome to the vibrant BP community, where you will find like minded individuals committed to REI and also helping others succeed.I did not see you declare a REI area of interest, so I added the below links for your review and selection of one or all while waiting for local networking connections.http://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2013/02/22/buying-rental-property/ (how to buy a rental property) http://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2014/01/07/flipping-houses/ (step by step guide to flips)https://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2015/01/31/ultimate-beginners-guide-real-estate-wholesaling-2/ (Ultimate beginners guide to wholesaling)Your time on this social media site will be well spent.You have taken the 1st step by announcing your readiness and commitment to embark on a REI career.Whether you pursue, wholesale, rehab & fIip or buy and hold it's up to you to decide.The bottom line is that you must take action to start.

Check out the free ultimate beginners guide here on BP.

I will certainly look into it although since it's my first property, i would probably prefer a purchase that's a bit more beginner-friendly. :)I have been looking all over Philly, Wynnefield, Mt Airy, certain parts of Germantown, Manayunk, South Philly and even Northeast Philly.

Although, I know he does not recommend probate deals for beginners, and instead suggests learning the in's and out of a standard deal with sellers who have a clear motivation.

Im 24, Im a complete beginner and I own no properties.

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

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