That way you both gain experience in the business, learn creative ways to find lending, the pitfalls of REI (not like you see on the TV shows) and you can possibly have input on the layout of the property, which could be valuable selling point in the future. 

I myself started buying raw land in the early eightys and was fortunate to have a mentor that guided me through the learning curve.Good Luck,Cheers,

The staff at the court were extremely helpful, and will guide you thru the process.  

Otherwise, attend some of these meetings and you'll find mentor(s) who can guide you.I hope this helps.

Be sure to check out the "Education" area and I recommend the guides you will find there.  

Fill in the foundation below.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.Check out the free BiggerPockets Podcast - A weekly podcast with interviews and a ton of great advice.

Check out the Ultimate Beginner's Guide under the "Education" Tab and the Podcasts.  

You can start with the course on the Ultimate Beginner's Guide.

@Mike WoodThat's exactly the info I am looking for, this would be my guide on how to approach the banks.

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