Are there stickys or newbie guides for me to read?

Not knocking your guy but having done similar projects in Seattle in the past (even though growing up there and owning a construction company) we saved our you-know-whats by having a development specialist to guide us through the labyrinth that is the City of Seattle.The other thing I would do is really drill down on the numbers starting first with the construction costs.

I want to get systems in place and to minimize my actual hands on and babysitting of other that go with an actual JOB.I want to get to the point in the next few years (under 3) that I have the luxury, if I want, to surprise my son and pick him up from school.To be able to go back to Maui for a few weeks if I wish.To help other motivate and guide others that have no idea that they dont have to bust their butts from sun up to sun down just to get a paycheck and make it to the next.To spend time with family even if it is sitting at the table and playing a card game.I could go on forever, my point is my reason is to be able to enjoy life before it is gone.What is your reason why you invest in Real Estate?

I am half way on my review of the Beginners guide and I feel like I have learned a ton about Real Estate Investing.Thanks Aaron.

The BP Ultimate Beginners Guide is a great overview of some of the main ways that you can be involved in real estate.

Welcome to BP Since you are new check out the Ultimate Free Beginners Guide

If you haven't yet, be sure to check out the The Ultimate Beginner's Guide to Real Estate Investingand The BiggerPockets Podcast.

I have good credit, some cash (homes are pricing in my area, I don't have 20% down), so I am thinking I could be a guarantor for the loan if need be. Am

If you haven't yet, be sure to check out the The Ultimate Beginner's Guide to Real Estate Investing and The BiggerPockets Podcast.

I would go to the learn tab and read the Free Beginner's Guide for Investing.