My favorite source for a beginner is Every Landlord's Legal Guide by NOLO.

@Matthew Carlson, one of my favorite memes or all time is a note beside an empty glass saying Dear Optimist and pessimist,Had a great drink while you were arguing about half full/half empty.the OpportunistMost people will err on the side of underestimating adverse events. 

You're a lender so check out one of your favorite lenders and compare yourself.

If any one of the "smaller systems", or "components" break down...the "main system" fails.A few examples would be the "assembly Line", a "house", or my favorite...the "human body".In my case, my system depends on 3 Main systems:  1)  Market Analysis...which tells me where to invest;  2) How Money Works...which tells me How to invest;  3) a Plan...which tells me when to invest.  

Looking forward to connecting with other investors in the Los Angeles and Ventura area.Do you have any favorite books I should check out next? 

you are welcome --- just remember - the CPA's and Lawyers work for you ---- take your time to hire them and be fast to dismiss them if they don't get results.Lawyers are not my favorite people ----- but we need them at times.

Grandpa’s favorite line is “it’s better to ask and look stupid than to not ask and prove it” so that’s my mantra.

Which leads me to the following questions:- What are your favorite tactics to find off market deals?

Making sure I am able to run all the numbers correctly, being able to fund the project, finding good deals, legalities, and of course ever ones favorite taxes lol.I'm excited to start my REI career, and I feel joining BP will be of great help.

Have any favorite rides around here?