I just would like to know others insight on the subject, any beginner tips, do's or dont's, and any good or bad stories.  

Hey @Jeremy Hunter thanks for the tips.

They are both great at learning the fundamentals.Also - here's a couple articles you might enjoy:The 21 Best Real Estate Investing Books Ever How to Rent Your House: The Definitive Step by Step GuideHow to Be a Landlord: Ten Tips for SuccessOh - and don't forget to set up your Keyword Alerts!

Two great reading resources (1 free and 1 not) to check out are 1) The Ultimate Beginner's Guide and 2) The Book on Flipping Houses as well as clicking around the forums and podcasts as I'm sure you're already doing.

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It seems counter-intuitive that they would give me tips to access their same agents or contractors as it seems we would then be competing for the same deals from the agent, priority time with the contractor, etc.  

I picked up some good tips.  

Any directions or tips?

Do check this video which would give you tips on selectiing the best home alarm systems.https://www.youtube.com/watch?

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