From my limited experience (and reading the book on rehab costs), I estimate the exterior rehab costs alone to be $35k.I have not seen the interior of the home but it can't be good.

That book is great, it changed my view on money and wealth for sure!

I have always wanted to jump in to real estate but I have always felt that I was missing a piece of the information necessary to succeed. well after someone gave me the fortune builders kit/books it has definitely lit a fire and I hope to find and market some deals real soon. does anyone know how to change the direction of their picture?

I know that in the book, The Section 8 Bible, they talk about painting the floors.

My husband does not want to leverage too much, since we have zero loans on the RE that we have now and he's getting close to retirement.As I said, I'm trying to learn as much as I can now on BP, the web, books and have just joined the local REIA, but I'd love any thoughts you guys might have on this particular situation.

I'm currently starting my real estate investment, i have obtained knowledge from this site and i have also read a couple of books and listen to a few audio books.

The way I stay in the game is to constantly surround myself with other investors and constantly listen to real estate and motivational podcast as well as stay on Biggerpockets and read books.

The EECU will let you have up to 2 financed rental properties which they will keep on their books, regardless of how many total loans you already have.

Many of the books I've been reading mention the same thing.

Try one of Frank Gallinelli's books.