That would include reading and asking questions here at BiggerPockets; reading books and articles; joining your local REIA and making friends with the SUCCESSFUL investors in your area (your new friends will mentor you for free); learning your local market; and more.Only after you understand the basics should you buy anything.Good Luck,Mike

There are thousands of articles, blogs etc.

I found (again) this site while browsing and looking for articles to share in my Philippine Real Estate websites.I'm interested more on Global real estate trends and practices that I can share to my website readers who are mostly licensed real estate practitioners like myself.

I just read a very sobering article on Comcast just now.

article says that the Landlord stated that they did not post the ad.My bet is that the tenant was angry and posted it when they moved out knowing what would happen.

So does the article mean that there is more payment due after the sale?

Here are articles that may help with your decision-http://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2010/10/27/3-reasons-you-should-be-a-realtor-and-real-estate-investor/http://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2010/02/24/should-you-get-your-real-estate-license-investors/

I have read an article about ordering through a print shop and using their mail permit (dropping the price per mailer to $0.12!)

I agree, I have spent countless hours reading articles of the pros, going on their websites, reading tons of books, etc.

Here is a good article on the tax benefits of whole life policies for those that are interested:The Tax Advantages of Cash Value Life InsuranceI could see this being something worth looking at if you have a payroll.