The relation is no different...you go to school to get that foundation education and then it's up to you to expand upon your knowledge with additional research and resources and ultimately take some form of action.

Base your ultimate decision on your own research and don't rely on one person's opinion.

Time to build the foundation below.Check out the Start Here page http://www.biggerpockets.com/starthere Check out BiggerPockets Ultimate Beginner's Guide - A fantastic free book that walks through many of the key topics of real estate investing.Check out the free BiggerPockets Podcast - A weekly podcast with interviews and a ton of great advice.

I am happy this community/tool exists and is very helpful.I ultimately am a buy/hold investor, however I would say I will adapt depending on the property and what I have to work with.

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But it's a great idea, ultimately she would be the one taking it to the seller right?

Read this article for wholesaling:  http://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2015/01/31/ultimate-beginners-guide-real-estate-wholesaling-2/

I'm looking to get involved in some real estate investing, specifically single family rentals and ultimately multi-family housing.

Of course, you need to read The Ultimate Beginners Guide to REI here on BPIf you haven’t already, please read/listen to these books ASAP!

Ultimately, it's up to you and how much involvement you want in the deal.