start going to REIA meetings, networking, meeting other investors. 

I do the #dalilydial, a mon thru fri daily meet up online with other new and experienced investors lead by an incredible leader, #carolinecane, and weekly guest speakers who share the time and knowledge freely.

From what I've seen, everyone is buying for appreciation only: properties rarely meet the 1% rule -- more reach 0.6% or so.

Don't spend three years renovating a project when a pro can knock it out in three months, freeing up your time to educate yourself for the next job.Here's my generic LLC advice:An LLC is useful for two things: anonymity and legal protection.

I'm just north of the Atlanta area and willing to meet anyone who has an hour for some coffee just to get some seasoned info.I've been listening to all the podcasts lately just trying to educate myself as much as possible.  

Run your deal analyzer as if you are purchasing the house now for $230 and see if it meets your investment criteria (and also compare it to an alternative investment purchase). 

Just be aware of the risk that the seller might not pay back the loan, and there's some legal stuff to handle.Then, there's the "master lease options."

5) Consider meeting with a few agents in your area even if you are just getting started!

Seek Legal Advice Reach out to a lawyer who can guide you through the specific laws in your area.

When I invest in bay area, where the median household incomes and average property values are so high, focus shifts from places meets my criterion than crime and quality of neighborhood.