Just saying, know who the seller is, if you can understand their financial horrors it will be beneficial to you.No more books...LOL :)

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Same in the forums.Everything in your 3rd paragraph is out of the question, won't happen and sounds like you're getting pretty mixed up there guy.Get out of the guru stuff, all of it, don't begin with anything from anyone, spend one week with a real estate text book for agents in you state.

All were liabilities in my book.

I've ready several books for the past few months and I think I know enough to at least be able to push through with my first duplex this year.

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Greetings All,I just wanted to know what are some of the best books you read that have made you a better "multi-family investor"?

I do this frequently: my client has policies with the insurance company, but I have a book of business with them.

Read books on flipping and property management and become as educated as you can.

@J Scott I bought your books several months ago and I used them as references when I bought ($25,000 CASH) a distressed property in Warner Robins, GA.