There are great people out there that are willing to help and would love to watch you succeed.

I have had properties in Olympia for many years and watched the changes take place both statewide and locally.

New user, first time post.Trying to gather info for an HOA Board about possibly having the HOA buy 'bulk' cable TV, Internet (Wi-Fi) with VOIP for use by each owner in a 55 year old and over HOA with 62 dwelling, plus a clubhouse with at least two additional TV usage locations (main clubhouse room, plus exercise room).Cox/Xfinity is the current supplier for the entire property which only has coax cables installed on the property below ground.

Quote from @Marcus Morin: I hate being the bearer of bad news, but you must watch this one carefully.

I paid a local tow truck driver $100 to stop in front of their trailer with his truck and start measuring his trailer while they were at home watching and then knock on the door and ask if tongue and axles were under the trailer.  

As you read these books, watch the BiggerPockets podcasts.

Here's another video worth watching - from Mark Ferguson on the InvestFourMore YouTube channel:Did Clayton Morris and Morris Invest Scam Turn-key Real Estate Investors?

After reading so much in these forums and watching videos of people who have dived into real estate, it's pretty amazing what can be accomplished in 5 years! 

@Geoffrey S.There is a learning curve if you are unfamiliar with accounting or never used the software before.I would suggest watching the tutorial on how to use the software.

Basically, any good that doesn't get additional value from the fact that it is old like a collector's watch or some wines for example.