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Read, read, and read some more -  along w/the some of the books recommended by Bigger Pockets and other users, I'll recommend below two that I've found significantly beneficial even though I've been investing for 12+ years."

Anyone Recommend any good books on Wholesaling?

Buying your dream home is like picking up your local real estate book, contact the realtor.

I've also read a couple of real estate investing books to soak in more info.

Scott The Book on Flipping Houses,The Book on Estimating ReHab Costshttp://www.biggerpockets.com/flippingbookLocate and attend 3 different local REIA club meetings great place to meet people gather resources and info.

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 GuideSee you around the site!

As the insurance also covers my non-rental assets, do I need to split the cost of the premium for book keeping purposes?

There is nothing like having some pressing issue where you may have a deal boiling over and need a simple question answered and have to look up attorneys in a phone book!

If you really want to become a superstar real estate agent I believe its the premier book on the subject.