Scott The Book on Flipping Houses,The Book on Estimating ReHab Costshttp://www.biggerpockets.com/flippingbookYou might consider Niche or Specialized Housing like student housing.

I've studying investing for awhile and read the books and done the whole seminar experience.

The goal will be a profit on the first house, which will be where we'll really learn as we 'do' then move on over time to flipping more quickly, refining farm market, etc.I found Bigger Pockets when my business partner sent me J Scotts book on Flipping.

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You may need to 'interview' a few brokers (maybe quite a few) before you get to where you want to be.Other (necessary, IMO) 'assets' are J Scott's book The Book on Flipping Houses: How to Buy, Rehab, and Resell Residential Properties and a statement of work that your contractor can help with.Good luck.

Hello Brandon, I purchased the books on flipping a few days ago but have yet to receive any of the BONUS material that was promised?

So, in my book, that eliminates most condos and townhouses.I think there's a lot of merit to SFRs over small multis.

I've been reading books and listening to CD's we've attended a CAREI meeting and I'm looking to participate in the group Mark mentioned below, with my primary focus being short sales and working with distressed homeowners.

Just when I think I've got it narrowed down, I'll read another book or blog and I'll want to check that out and get all absorbed by that idea.I just want to START already, but WHERE!?!

Book keeping, tax treatments etc are better handled by professionals and at least one consultation with these professionals can always help.