Now education can help you avoid some of the pitfalls on the way, but its going to be long rough ride either way you go.General recommendations of books, I would say Robert Kiyosaki's Rich Dad Poor Dad, and if you truly have what it takes, read Og Mandido's The Greatest Salesman In The World.

--Dont touch war zone properties with a 10ft pole because they're illiquid and draw poor tenants.

It is far simpler to ignore all such deals when making lending decisions.

Instead you'll get a report verifying certain information and a score that can be used to make decisions about renting.

A normal mind is not necessarily in need of all the details that your mind thinks are important to understand, and when it is time for a normal mind to make a large decision (selling a house) it has to find peace through its choosen avenue and not necessarily through yours.

I think it depends more on the seller's motivation than on the agent's recommendation.A represented seller (an agent is representing the seller) will have the advantage of having the advice of a "supposed" expert in real estate, but the final decision is always the seller's.

People base their decisions on emotions then later justify their decision based on logic.

It will be very profitable if you go into it educated and make smart decisions.

so far i read Rich Dad Poor Dad, Millionaire REI ( Keller) and though those two were good starts.thanks!

Even buying a house for more than current market value may be a good personal decision, but obviously not a good investment decision.