Scott The Book on Flipping Houses,The Book on Estimating ReHab Costshttp://www.biggerpockets.com/flippingbookLocate and attend 3 different local REIA club meetings great place to meet people gather resources and info.

here is a list of many bank siteshttp://www.biggerpockets.com/rei/bank-owned-reo/

For Obvious reasons, I like the WCRT group, because the WCRT does not allow the presenters to SELL you their products, They must give info.Here is a link to the list of REI Clubs that BP has:http://www.biggerpockets.com/real-estate-clubs/illinois.htmlHope to see you not only post more on BP, but also attend some local groups!

@Michael P.Welcome.Check out the Start Here page http://www.biggerpockets.com/starthereCheck out BiggerPockets Ultimate Beginner's Guide - A fantastic free book that walks through many of the key topics of real estate investing.Check out the free BiggerPockets Podcast - A weekly podcast with interviews and a ton of great advice.

@Alan MalicseWelcome.Check out the Start Here page http://www.biggerpockets.com/starthereCheck out BiggerPockets Ultimate Beginner's Guide - A fantastic free book that walks through many of the key topics of real estate investing.Check out the free BiggerPockets Podcast - A weekly podcast with interviews and a ton of great advice.

@Shariyf Grevious Here is the link to the script Jerry uses : http://www.biggerpockets.com/blogs/1378/blog_posts/28030-youve-done-your-marketing-the-phone-is-ringingnow-what Here is a discussion with Michael where he gives his "5 questions" script.

I was reading Blake Morris' post in this thread here: https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/52-rental-property-questions-landlording-issues/topics/106490-tenant-gives-deposit-to-hold-and-pay-first-months-rent-3-days-later He stated: "Another thing you can do, which is what we do where I work, we do not let someone sign a lease until the unit, or home is ready.

Here's some help-http://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2013/10/26/investing-route-go/

Check out the Start Here page http://www.biggerpockets.com/starthere Check out BiggerPockets Ultimate Beginner's Guide - A fantastic free book that walks through many of the key topics of real estate investing.

You have access to many potential team members through the firemen who all have 2nd careers.Check out the Start Here page http://www.biggerpockets.com/starthereCheck out BiggerPockets Ultimate Beginner's Guide - A fantastic free book that walks through many of the key topics of real estate investing.Check out the free BiggerPockets Podcast - A weekly podcast with interviews and a ton of great advice.