Any suggestions on educational materials, words of advice, etc.?

You can find more to resources for learning under the Education tab and good ol' networking https://www.biggerpockets.com/meet will help you learn hands on. 

We work well together, and we share the same aspirations and attitudes when it comes to business and where we want to be.I stumbled upon this website looking for any and all information pertaining to Real Estate, House Flipping,  Investing in properties both Long and Short Term, education, advice, experiences, tips, stories, wisdom, motivation and to make connections with other people who share this dream, or have even made this dream a reality.My personal goal is to pursue my interests in Real Estate and Construction.

I am located in Denver, Colorado and am undecided on whether going for a single or Multifamily property while I've educated myself.

@Mark Senecal  I have found this video to be very educational - it discusses the advantages and limitations of the self directed IRA how to use it for real estate investments.

Not only can you network with other investors from around the world, you can access all kinds of information including free online videos and educational courses.

Comprehensive management experience in building and driving high yielding real estate investments and projects, maximizing margin and profitable disposition across multi-use commercial and residential properties and projects.

If you have a pile of investable cash burning a hole in your pocket and don't have the experience or knowledge to separate an investable deal from one that isn't, or how to operate that deal after acquisition, then you are better off keeping that money in your pocket (or your friend's pocket as the case may be) at least until you are educated enough to do this and/or the market cools to where there is a bit more margin for error (and profit).

Feel free to Pm if I can help answer any questions.Guess a game plan I would follow would beGoals Education Getting you Financial picture in order to jump in.Sincerely Alex

I am just starting my real estate education and am on the site to learn as much as I can before I jump in!