People you've met in real life, podcast, books, seminars? 

Amanda HanBrandon HallTax Reform Update – Brandon Hall and Amanda Han Linda Weygant GuidesUltimate Beginners Guide Forum StickiesBP Calculators or spreadsheets uploaded by membersMy Favorite Books I have to say all of the BP books…right?

Take the money do a full renovation to get the place up to standards .

If you want to read up on it I'd recommend starting with the two of David Lindahl books and Gino Barbaro's book.Best!

Joint Venture with an experienced investorMake yourself valuable ( bring something to the table other than money)Owner Financing dealsWholesale homes.I recommend reading the NO Money Down book on Bigger Pockets, ( No plugging intended ) great book for giving ideas on creative financing .

I just googled it and William Glasser came up, is that the book/author your referring too?

I have read some books, and of course listen to podcast.  

Wondering if it is a standard T footing foundation with slab or raised floor?

Plus...escape velocity...Episode 113 – Jay Papasan - Very practical slow and steady adviceEpisode 221 - Tim Shiner - his concept of equity build up and "shearing the sheep" shows some of the flexibility of real estate vs a 401k Last but not least, I strongly recommend all the tax advice given by my fellow CPAs.Amanda HanBrandon HallTax Reform Update – Brandon Hall and Amanda Han Linda Weygant GuidesUltimate Beginners Guide Forum StickiesBP Calculators or spreadsheets uploaded by membersMy Favorite Books I have to say all of the BP books…right?

The podcasts also list different books that may be help you understand real estate investing and real estate as a whole.