But, I think I should just use that number as a guide.

I like delaware because the real estate market up here is a little more stable (Safer) plus there are nice homes here that are a lot more affordable to the avg investor than that of florida'sI began my journey in RE a little over a year ago i started like most reading books (rich dad poor dad, ABCs to RE investing,the unofficial guide to real estate investing ETC) i love to read!

@Tabatha LomovWelcome.Check out the Start Here page http://www.biggerpockets.com/starthereCheck out BiggerPockets Ultimate Beginner's Guide - A fantastic free book that walks through many of the key topics of real estate investing.Check out the free BiggerPockets Podcast - A weekly podcast with interviews and a ton of great advice.

If you are likely to give them many units that they WANT to manage, they are more likely to take care of you and your properties.This guide from BP is the best at answering questions on all things rental.Happy Hunting . . . and Make Your Own Luck!

Let the data guide you.

There's a lot of partnering here on BP, so feel free to make this a full on guide.

Does anyone out there on BP have a checklist or a beginners guide to house flipping?

@Brian FrazierWelcome.Check out the Start Here page http://www.biggerpockets.com/starthereCheck out BiggerPockets Ultimate Beginner's Guide - A fantastic free book that walks through many of the key topics of real estate investing.Check out the free BiggerPockets Podcast - A weekly podcast with interviews and a ton of great advice.

If you haven't yet, be sure to check out the BiggerPockets Podcast as well as The Ultimate Beginner's Guide to Real Estate Investing for some good introduction to the world or REI!

(Source: Fannie Mae Seller/Servicer Guide) aka conventional loans