But I'm also aware that tax issues can and do arise when transferring property and, as you've probably recognized, I'm a big fan of preempting issues that immediately jump out to me, a complete beginner, as reasonably foreseeable.

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Since committing to this change, I've had my fair share of doubts and fears but feel more confident after listening to the pod casts and starting the Ultimate Beginners Guide.I'm located in Boise, ID and during my time as a restaurant manager, I invested my money into my 401k and purchased a turn key business with a business partner.

But I am a beginner still.

I am 21 years old from Long Island and am fortunate to have a good secure job in construction paying 60k/yr after taxes before overtimeI am new to real estate and have been trying to learn as much as I can do I can ma...

In fact I'd love to shadow someone for a week or two while they do their wholesaling thing.BTW for those looking for it, that Guide to Wholesaling link is http://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2015/01/31/ultimate-beginners-guide-real-estate-wholesaling-2/ @Brandon Turner did a great job in breaking it down (I've been shouting Brandon out a lot the last few days.

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

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Read the Ultimate Beginners Guide under the learn tab for some ideas on creative finance.

Of course, you need to read The Ultimate Beginners Guide to REI here on BPIf you haven’t already, please read/listen to these books ASAP!