There are a number of great resources here and I would suggest downloading the beginners guide to RE investing provided for free here on BP: Ultimate Beginner's Guide to Real Estate Investing.

Today I felt on the "the ultimate beginners guide to real estate investing" which lead me here.Enough said, time to study the forum :)

Purchase the Beginner Books: How to Invest in Real Estate, Set for Life, The House Hacking Strategy        5.

what would you suggest for affordable & Up and coming areas for a beginner investor looking to purchase 4 units. 

Begin saving every penny if you haven't already, read the 'Ultimate Beginners Guide' on bigger pockets website.

There is a lot of great info for beginners.

I've had many beginners say to me.

Im a beginner to RE investing and would highly appreciate your advice.Tried reviewing few potential properties in HAR.com and find the steep increase in property appraisals between 2014 and 2015 (almost 26% in most cases for under $150k properties).

I have been browsing the forums, podcast and other beginner resources for the last 6 months.

That's to reduce his paperwork and liability for securities.He said beginner syndicators will often take non-accredited investors but of course then you are working with a relatively untested system.