I'd recommend starting in two places: The Ultimate Beginner's Guide to Real Estate InvestingHow to Invest in Real Estate With No MoneyHope those help some!

Win-win for everyone.I really think that this is more what beginners, like myself are looking for these days.

Scott The Book on Flipping Houses, The Book on Estimating ReHab Costs http://www.biggerpockets.com/flippingbookCouple good reads 9 Reasons You Couldn't Find A Buyer For Your Wholesale Deal Don't Start Wholesaling Until You Read This: Wholesale Advice from a Fix and Flipper How to Start Wholesaling: Getting Past The Education and Into the FieldUltimate Guide to wholesalinghttps://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2015/01/31/ultimate-beginners-guide-real-estate-wholesaling-2/Download BP’s newest book here some good due diligence in Chapter 10.

Thanks for reminding beginners to do their homework!  

Before the RE discussion came about, we had decided it would be a good idea to pay off all of our debt first (1 vehicle and primary residence mortgage) before getting into the RE game.I would like to ideally use cash to fund my first deal as a lot of the financing options (HML, PML, HELOC, HEL, etc.) seem pretty risky for a beginner.  

hey guysthanks for replying my message out of your busy schedules, i really appreciate...i just finished reading the ultimate guide for beginners and its been an eye opener.. 

As a beginner, these stories are very encouraging to me.

I have a few beginner questions for you if you don't mind:1) Line 1 "Legal Description" - What is typically included here?

hey everyone.yes i am a beginner and this question has been sitting in my mind for ever.

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