hi Chris Thanks a lot for your time and guiding questions.

Here are a few recommendations for you: Find and connect with other BP members that are in your area http://www.biggerpockets.com/meet Set up keyword alerts to be notified of the topics that interest you http://www.biggerpockets.com/alerts Read Beginner’s Guide http://www.biggerpockets.com/real-estate-investing and check out BP Podcast.

Also, from newbie to newbie....please do not buy anything to gain knowledge, there is a lot of free information here, and seasoned investors on here are more than willing to answer questions to guide you; just ask the right questions in the right forum location.

I read the Ultimate beginners guide ( which was great), and have been working my way through the podcasts on my commute.I am interested in buy and hold properties mainly.

Fill in the foundation below.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.

Time to build the foundation below.Check out the Start Here page http://www.biggerpockets.com/starthereCheck 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.

@Richard Gaston Start with the Beginners Ultimate guide to real estate investing in the learn drop down tab (free) Listen to all the 68 podcast (free), check out all the forums and build relationships, hot your local REIA meetings.

If you want a CPA perspective, there is a CPA in Washington who has some free guides on both S-Corp and LLC's for all states. 

If you have a specific property you are looking at, you can post the numbers, and people will be happy to give you their opinions.In the meantime, have you read The Beginner's Guide to Investing ?

Rick,Check out this great post by Steve Babiak The Essential Guide on How To Build and Promote Your Buyer's ListYou can always post an ad on craigslist 'Looking for cash buyers', also networking with other wholesalers and at your REI club is another great way to find buyersGood luck