If you haven't yet, be sure to check out the The Ultimate Beginner's Guide to Real Estate Investing and The BiggerPockets Podcast.

Also, check out the ultimate beginners guide at biggerpockets.com/ubg.

Handyman magazine is handy for the beginner and pro, other home improvement publications and sites are full of techniques, but actual skills take practice to master.You can get an idea of material costs at the supplier, their ads usually have common materials.

hi @Hozie LaMarr Clasberry  Start with Biggerpockets.com/ubgWhich stands for ultimate beginners guide this will teach you all the basics Second listen to the podcasts for bigger pockets Go to your local REI clubs and start networking

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I am a beginner, and this is my first deal.

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If you haven't yet, be sure to check out the The Ultimate Beginner's Guide to Real Estate Investing and The BiggerPockets Podcast.

If you haven't already read them, I suggest starting with Rich Dad, Poor Dad, The Millionaire Real Estate Investor, BiggerPockets Ultimate Beginner's Guide to Real Estate Investing and The Book on Investing with No (and Low) Money Down.After you've read all of these you should have a better idea of where to start. 

Welcome @Josiah Mosley I would suggest reading the Ultimate beginners guide offered by BP.