Howdy Account ClosedI do not believe there is a crystal ball that will allow you to predict the degree of a swing in a boom or bust period.  

ARMs, balloons and short amortization periods are the norm.  

I just read something about an Inspection Period.

Anyway they have proposed a continuing education package that is 25k but me and my coworker can split it. just got into investing earlier this year and have only done one deal which was a flip and I profited a great sum from it.

Hey guys, I am in the educational/planning phase of my real estate investing career.

Take a little more time to educate yourself on a few things:Market analysis: you need to do more than look at tax records or a Zillow estimate, both of which are bad toolsAnalyze rentals: 50% rule, 1% rule, 2% rule, and BP calculators.

I've been listening to biggerpockets.com podcast and I find this forum really educative especially for a real estate newcomer like myself.

I look forward to being an active member here on BP and meeting some awesome people, growing my education, and building the foundation of a successful, self-sustaining, difference making real estate career.

The education is there with being an agent.

Here's some advice as you work towards finding that first property.1) Keep educating yourself on rental properties.