., very inexpensive books, CD's, etc. that are specifically geared toward beginners who are very low on cash?

Does anyone know of any good books or classes in the Houston area that would help educate me in this field?

Does anyone have any recomendations on a good book on purchasing rental properties and/or landlording??

Go to Barnes and Nobles and pick up a book on RE investing.

In the town I live in we have the general Apartment finder books in most convenience stores but they do not include duplexes or anything close to it.

I plan on reading some books and such, but if somebody could provide me with a short explination (Like "yes, if the bank lists for $5.00 then you can buy for $5.00).

I'm a single male in my early 30's and currently don't have a pressing need to move, but I feel since I've been here for 6 years I should do something with it, rather than just sit on a potential investment -- especially since the value has doubled since I bought it.My mortgage is 1450.00 a month and HOA is cheap -- only $100I think at best I could probably rent it for $2300 a month.In most of the real estate books I'm reading it says to always sell and upgrade every 5 years.Is this still true?

The book was thick and i wasnt sure if these were pending law suits on the property or just judgments against the individual and if they are forclosing on the property.Thank'sShawn

You've got 2 customers for that book here!

Me and a friend (business partner hopefully) have been wanting to get into RE investing for a while and have been reading books (and this forum!!).