Quote from @Sandra Feurtado: I have been thinking about real estate investing in Cleveland, OH. 

That one also free.I believe first time is free at Robin Carriger's DFW Real Estate meetup group on Saturday mornings in Fort Worth. 

Pick up a copy of the book Lend to Live: Earn Hassle-Free Passive Income in Real Estate with Private Money Lending.

This is a very useful site to help you grow as a real estate investor. 

It's best to discuss these options with your lender and possibly a real estate attorney to ensure you make the right decision.

Given the complexity and potential tax-saving opportunities in real estate, it's wise to consider hiring a CPA with expertise in this field.Many clients who work with non-specialists find that their non-real estate preparers lack the specific knowledge to help them minimize taxes through strategies like depreciation, the de minimis safe harbor, partial asset dispositions, 1031 exchanges, navigating real estate professional status, the short-term rental loophole, and more.If you are looking to qualify as a real estate professional, use the short-term rental strategy, or complete a 1031 exchange, I would without a doubt recommend working with a real estate CPA.

Welcome to real estate investing.

This would be my first real estate transaction. 

State Laws and Requirements Local Laws: Real estate is generally governed by the laws of the state where the property is located.

@Cherish GonzalesBy looking at their website and him toutingHimself as #1 in real estate I am guessing it did.