https://www.amazon.com/Paper-Profits-Beginners-essentials-mortgage-ebook/dp/B06Y4C7X6Y/ Finally, check out NoteMogul which has a very reasonably priced intro course to note investing They have a great self-paced starter course for under $500 that I think provides the basic info which let's you learn what you don't know to further your education.   

An asking price is just an ask... ...In sum, on paper one deal looks great and one not so great, but upon further inspection they totally change positions.

I mean you are risking if an all cash deal $3M and you retained in cash flow $2.4M in 10 years.. your only out of pocket $600k but you own the building/land assuming it is a fee simple transaction..Also consider a plan B exit strategy if the tenant leaves.

when I opened my business account at my bank I had to sign tons of papers that no part of my business would have any dealings with the marijuana industry .

Please click on the links, give them a read, and share your thoughts in the comments.First is a post that I feel will help not get overwhelmed with the amount of info that is here on BP:https://www.biggerpockets.com/blogs/5868/52761-the-simple-guide-to-getting-started-on-bp The second is a post that will help get you focused with your real estate investing goals:https://www.biggerpockets.com/blogs/5868/52743-im-new-to-bp-any-advice-would-be-appriciatedThe last one is a post that will help you choose an “investor friendly” real estate agent.

I have a plan and it is very simple all I need is the money and then I will freely be able to accomplish the goals with ease.

Quick simple cards that have your name, number, email and maybe a picture of you so that people remember you. 

Tell the attendees you will keep them notified by email list or Meetup notices, which ever you choose, and then either collect those emails, or ask them to join your group on meetup (emails are more reliable).But make no mistake, running a group is work, even if you keep it simple. 

Otherwise, raising rents on a listing would be simple.  

TURN OVER kills landlordsfor me if I get a tenant who is good ( when I had tenants) I NEVER raised rents longevity and consistent payments over years of tenancy will beat turn over and raising the rent 20 bucks every time.. plus the simple hassle factor.. that's worth more to me than a few hundred bucks.