If you are looking for practical application knowledge you must also listen to the BP podcasts.

This is my first post on this forum, my name is Melvin I want to get back in the investing in real estate business. I have done a few deals years ago but stopped for big problems ie: divorce that was out of my control...

Also, I've been on Biggerpockets for two days now and practically read every post on the topic of wholesaling and I have to say that there is a great deal of very talented investors who are willing to share invaluable information with novice investors like myself.

I think having the inventory will really give me a lot of practice as well as help me to establish a reputation as a go-to guy for great discount properties.

In Colorado, there are specific statutes dictating what the tax collection branch of the government can and cannot do.

The lesson learned ... 1 - It's good to know your lease clauses inside and out and not need to exercise your authority.2 - Use spouse as a "higher authority" figure to buffer conflicts with women tenants.3 - Draw on the collective wisdom of my BP family to vet responses to difficult situations.

There is accounting and then collections to be concerned about.

I have looked at the neighborhood, walked it several times and collected what data I can about the property and its neighbors.

At bare minimum, calling them will give you some practice at the drill of qualifying a "good lead".

I'm retired Air Force (20 years) and currently employed at the University of Central Florida as a Sr Business Analyst.I've been studying investing off and on for almost 10 years now and I'm ready to put what I've learned into practice.