Go with "The E-Myth Revisited" :) I just re-read it this morning!  

Lisa you are a sole proprietor, not only can you write off your office space , some of electricity, part of your mortgage, your trips to the rentals, maint.

Back to the books Sat morn and afternoon and again Sun afternoon and night.  

I know I need 10% down in the form of a cashier's check; I know the properties to find are those where the first lienholder is bringing the judgement; I know changes can happen to the available properties up to the morning of the sale.

Hi Stacey, I am in the Cleveland area and also have a real estate group..... but ya probably don't wanna make the trip, LOL!

Second, my realtor just brought me a really good deal this morning for a fix and flip property.

@Kathy Bayer we are all here to learn. once we stop learning we become obsolete so I'm here to pick up everything i can on BP. and also share whatever i can throughout this experiance. much luck to you Kat i the trip state area. stay in contact. 

I took a trip to look into it and it gave me a different view on places like Fresno, Stockton, Modesto, Merced, Yuba City, Los Banos or Atwater.

Memphis Invest and Buy Memphis Now.You have to make a trip and vet each company.  

Unfortunately it's now Friday night so I can't reach them until Monday morning.