Thanks David, those wanting to get into real estate are really missing the boat trying to jump into strategies that are nothing more than marketing aspects of the industry, they don't teach or explain the industry.

I have been in contact with one but response rates are slower than I'd like and I am also interested in one that is willing to "teach" a little during the process (based on the lack of communication I feel my current contact is not interested in that).

Just be careful, learn what you can and when you run into a problem see it as being a good teacher because your problems can teach you valuable lessons.  

The industry is full of old timers teaching what they have done since 1980, problem is, what they teach may no longer even be legal.  

@Scott Bartlett What you just described is what I've been teaching for years.

Those guys are professional will teach you the answers to the questions, really you just have to memorize the answers.God bless;

So, if you would be willing to teach, I am willing to learn.

The wealth of information and we do not have to pay $997 for some stupid course that teaches you nothing!

If it's a competitive market, and deals are hard to come by, you're more likely to be able to find someone that is willing to share a deal. 1/2 of a deal is better than no deal but it also takes time for that investor to teach you.Once you learn how deals work, you can get into direct mail and wholesaling if that's what you're into.

All beginner books seem to skip the basics and the teaching the process itself.