Thinking of purchasing Larry Goins' course, but in the meantime (since his course only offers sources of transactional funding, I want to start investigating on my own.I am a Realtor.

Best source to buy leads?

That is my primary source of income for last two years.

Luckily it only blew off the cover and didn't damage anything else (and wasn't connected to a water source!)

@Darrion HarrisLocal REIA clubs can be a good source to locate like minded people.Paul

, and will be using the money I save from my job as my primary source of capital in the beginning, although will probably have use some more creative approaches as I butt up against my mortgage limit.BiggerPockets, you have already inspired and motivated me beyond my wildest expectations.

What I have seen recommended on many sources is to find someone who has knowledge and experience in what you are interested in and ask them to mentor you.

What I have seen recommended on many sources is to find someone who has knowledge and experience in what you are interested in and ask them to mentor you.

If you are going to embark in this real estate investment journey, you will encounter this situation many many times again down the road.Investing in Real Estate requires that you use other people's money and those people will always request from you that you show financial discipline.If I were you, I would find an additional income source (second, third job), reduce monthly expenses to the bare minimum, ... etc.A few months down the road, you will be in much better shape.

It has answered quite a few questions I had from reading other sources.