Books are best for obtaining an overview.

So far we have been reading books and making the preliminary steps to creating a social network by finding out who we know are real estate agents, contractors, sub-contractors, bankers, etc..

Dent's latest book.

All of the real estate investing books I have read emphasize the importance of generating a positive cash flow.

Mostly out of habit than true planning.Wealth Protection by Bronchick is a great book if you want to read up on the topic.

I've been reading books from David Crook, Robert Kiyosaki, etc and constantly listening to the REI podcast, which I might add, is fantastic.

There is a book called ‘Flip’ by Rick Villani and Clay Davis.

Pick up a copy of Wendy Patten's book on lease/options.

Ask them questions - I've found people in this industry are very open and helpful for the most part.Once you narrow your search down to three or four strategies that feel good to you, invest $100 in a few books and read them a couple of times.

While at that said condo, I opened up a cabinet above the TV looking for videos, and came across a book on owning rental property.4.