I'm looking to get more involved in real estate investing, learn how to purchase property for cheaper, and how to sell it for more.

Start learning how much painting or carpet costs per square foot.

I would research the tax rolls and find the square footage and go research comps for your neighborhood.

but when i start to read about them, it's like woooooowwww - alot is involved or at least it appears that way.

Potentially I can be involved in R.E. full or part time, as my non-R.E. activities give me flexibility.There was an excellent post somewhere else on this forum (can't remember where I saw it), saying that to make money, you have to add value.

properties are 80 - 100 per square foot more than outside the gates.

O-OH no--zillow isn't showing the square feet of the comps any more--and I don't like their new map!

We each have our own interests, preferences, comfort zone and I just can't agree that everyone needs to be involved in RE as implied.No disrespect intended...

I'm an electrician and see different houses every day just about so I'm used to seeing a variety of different things.I guess the total finished square footage of the home is close to 1400.It has a main level and then a finished basement.The main level has: Wide living room, 2 bedrooms, and a half bath.The basement has: Full bath, bed room, kitchen, and then a room that could be a dining room.

I know people who get involved and start investing in their 20's seem to make it.