But if I were you instead of trying to "go it alone" in any part of REI if you are new, find an REI club like @Nathan suggested and find someone to Mentor youe en if you arrange a small fee for a regular time slot to watch them work, an agent, an investor, whoever -- any successful person who's done successful deals and can train you how to think/look, how to select which *type* of REI might be right for you even.

Hello...I'm a beginner Real Estate Investor...I don't have all the answers but I did just the other day watch a video with Brandon that is finishing up this type of deal...actually he was recording the video at Starbucks...if i remember it correctly it was title...Investing in Multiple Family Homes...hope that can help u once you find the video...it is with Bigger Pockets...

Hello, I am new to BP, have been watching the podcasts on YouTube the last few months and decided to join the site. 

Since reading, watching the youtube videos, attending a free webinar, listening to the podcast, I've decided I want to get into real estate investing!  

Hi @Kyle Buyers, add "silicon valley," "California," and "bay area" to your keyword watch list, and you will see the conversations and the people. :)

Have you read any of the BP guides(under the education tab at the top of your screen), watched any of the webinars, listened to any podcasts, or read any RE investing books yet?  

Hi everyone, I have been watching many YouTube videos, particularly some by a real estate investor by the name of Michael Lush.  

I have been reading books and blogs and watching videos on investing.

I laugh at all the flashiness and fancy things people buy, while I'm watching my net worth go up.

I'll be watching!