Then I got to the point where I felt that I was "book smart" enough that the only way to really learn anything more was to jump in and get hands on experience.

Plus...escape velocity...Episode 113 – Jay Papasan - Very practical slow and steady adviceEpisode 221 - Tim Shiner - his concept of equity build up and "shearing the sheep" shows some of the flexibility of real estate vs a 401k Last but not least, I strongly recommend all the tax advice given by my fellow CPAs.Amanda HanBrandon HallTax Reform Update – Brandon Hall and Amanda Han Linda Weygant GuidesUltimate Beginners Guide Forum StickiesBP Calculators or spreadsheets uploaded by membersMy Favorite Books I have to say all of the BP books…right?

If they split it would all be up for grabs, unless you did something very off-the-books.

I would love to have contacts around the country for address book :)-Makenzie 

Initial cap rate looks good but I'd suggest making any offer subject to verification of rent (audit) and interior walk through - pretty standard. 

Heard in a Audio book Perfect investment by Paul Moore

Hey Lupe,       I 100% agree,  you can analyze a million deals, read 100 books, listen to 100 podcasts etc but if you never actually do a deal, what good is it? 

My only experience with real estate is as a standard home owner.I work in tech, and want to start real estate investing after I move back to CO.

Our first deal will officially be in the books shortly!

She was huge in coordinating the transition of these forms to a Pro Membership Benefit.Would the community also like it if I gave a monthly update about all the projects we are working on to improve various parts of the site, memberships, books, etc?