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I've read through the beginners guide on analyzing deals, however it would be really helpful if someone could send me theirs as a guide.

Not that there aren't lots of distressed properties, there are, but many of them are too far gone for a beginner to tackle and the ones that require only basic rehab are too close to ARV to make a decent profit in what I believe is a risky market (Greenfield, MA).

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I obviously don’t have the money to buy a property outright and from what little I have read about wholesaling, it’s a tough beast to conquer as a beginner.

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Maybe even do state specific podcasts on a daily, weekly or monthly basis with some of the most experienced investors in the state answering questions from more novice or beginner investors in that specific state.

Hey @Mike BurkeI would say read the ultimate beginner's guide on this website, listen to the podcast from the beginning, and read all the real estate books on the shelf in your local library.