I've recently read the Ultimate Beginners Guide and wanted to know what you all would recommend to read next.  I'm learning but still very new and have yet to purchase my first property.  Please share books that pers...

Ultimately, we want to "semi" retire in the Clearwater area in 5-10 years (hopefully) so we thought one option is to purchase some rentals there now so that when we do move we will have local investments that we can manage ourselves.  

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.

If you haven't yet, be sure to check out the The Ultimate Beginner's Guide to Real Estate Investing and don't forget to set up your Keyword Alerts!

If you haven't yet, be sure to check out the The Ultimate Beginner's Guide to Real Estate Investing and don't forget to set up your Keyword Alerts!

I think converting your place into a rental is a great idea, many people start out that way.If you haven't already, be sure to check out the The BiggerPockets Ultimate Beginner's Guide.

There really is no simple answer only because both are of very different nature.You would have to ask yourself some of the following question:What are my Ultimate GoalsWhat are my TalentsWhen it comes to Wholesaling, are you good at tracking leads down are you good with communication with people.When it comes to Flipping, are you a good scheduler and are can you coordinate subcontractors or trades people.Make a list of Pro's and Con's, Interview a couple of each (Wholesalers, Flipper's)and then make a decision to what best suits you personalities.Cheers.

@Daniel Fierros Welcome.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 like to run, bike, play ultimate Frisbee and do anything outdoors.

If you haven't yet, be sure to check out the The Ultimate Beginner's Guide to Real Estate Investing and don't forget to set up your Keyword Alerts!