Make sure to read the Ultimate Beginner's Guide to REI.

Now let's get you learning.Download the FREE book "The Ultimate Beginner's Guide to Real Estate Investing" and read it.Begin now listening to the podcasts, and the #AskBP podcasts.

However, do you realize you could be letting valuable time slip by?

Be sure to check out “Learn” for all kinds of useful resources and free how to guides.

Be sure to check out “Learn” for all kinds of useful resources and free how to guides.

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Just getting free property management should not be your buying trigger.Numbers, are not the only thing that you should go with, there are town where you can find great properties on numbers, but are war zones, and there are town where numbers make sense, but the economics of the town, proximity to work place don't.I hope this helps you to make some valuable decision.Look for JV partners who can help you get started and who are seasoned.

If you Google philadelphia zoning guide and look for the your house's code.

Since you are interested in flipping check out the how to guides under the 'Learn' tab, especially the "How to Flip Houses" guide.

I highly suggest you pick the Brains of Ryan Kopczyk and John Kent to better guide you