I am attempting to get some skin in the game, learn the numbers, etc etc and it is tough.  

Being on BP is a great first step , there are a ton of materials and people to network with.

Life happens and you need to be able to easily cover all expenses and with such a high mortgage payment that might be tough.

Not only can you network with other investors and comment on the forums about real estate topics, you can also access free online educational materials such as courses and videos.

Nobody is selling anything remotely as useful and most online courses are some book they cobbled together borrowed from a site like Biggerpockets --  Only then to sell you for a  fortune.You already made your first great decision to question the material in a post....Wasn't that easy? 

Thanks, I didn't realize there was online material offered on here as well.

Here in Texas the seller is required to disclose any KNOWN material issues that may influence the buyer's decision.If the buyer walked away because the inspection discovered an infestation of termites, that would be a material issue which should be disclosed to future buyers.

When the goal of everyone involved is just to make a buck, it's a tough sandbox to play in.  

Some of the material will be the same as at the Paper Source, but I will be going into more detail on partials and who gets what in the event of defaults or early payoffs.Take careTom HendersonH&P Capital Investments, LLCwww.hpNOTES.com

Asking the prodesk at Home Depot which general contractors order the most materials and do good work is a great hint.