Hi all, I've been following BiggerPockets for a while now watching podcasts, webinars, reading guides and recommended books. 

It has new everything... plumbing, HVAC, metal roof, flooring, bathrooms, kitchens, paint, cedar beams, cedar shutters, vaulted ceilings, landscaping.... everything!

The 1% rule is more like a reference point, a guide to making a good decision but there are other factors to consider as mentioned above.

CLICK HERE for the Ultimate Guide To Analyzing PropertyRead, practice, and use the BiggerPockets calculator.

Here are some recommendations for you:Find and connect with other BP members that are in your area: https://www.biggerpockets.com/search/usersSet up keyword alerts to be notified of the topics that interest you: http://www.biggerpockets.com/alertsRead Beginner’s Guide: http://www.biggerpockets.com/real-estate-investingCheck out BP Podcasts: https://www.biggerpockets.com/podcastIf you wish to tag someone in the conversation on the forum, type @ followed by their name and then select the name of that person which should appear below the comments box.

Find a local Realtor who is also an investor to help guide you in your market and look at the numbers with you.

Hi BP, I would like to ask you if you could recommend me a novice book explaining the maths/formulas + how to interpret the values for real estate.i have been investing time to read books to gain some confidence and so far, these are the books ive read so u can rule them out. brrrrbook on rental property investinglong distance real estate investingbook on managing rental propertiesrch dad poor dadrichest man in babylonmost of these i heard from the podcast, i have complete guide to real estate fincance for investment properties, but i can feel i need a tier below so i can digest it better.thank you in advance.

Photos show burnt roof beams and cross beams reinforced and new plywood put over.

Also use the online guides. 

Start by reading the Ultimate Real Estate Investing Guide: https://www.biggerpockets.com/guides/ultimate-real-estate-investing-guide/introduction 2.