How higher education fits with rei is discussed some here on BP , but I like how you show they need not be mutually exclusive.

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I am currently at the education phase, which means, I haven't bought my first one yet.

There are plenty more resources you can find under Education from how to's, blogs from our experts and podcasts. 

Getting a solid educated foundation is the first step.

No education but self taught through always being willing to learn.

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@Donna SalmierySorry about that, but, it happens frequently.

We are both very interetsed in real estate investing and just starting to educate ourselves Via Books, online engines such as BP, and we recently attended Than Merrill's workshop in the city. 

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