As an initial statement, while I am interested in perspectives on the Baton Rouge market in particular, this topic should apply equally to a great number of college towns and other similar markets so perspectives from other markets are just as welcome to discuss this issue.I am interested in starting to invest in rental properties and I am enjoying all of the guides, blogs and discussion topics which I have reviewed so far.

Definitely check out the Bigger Pockets Guide to Real Estate Investing by Brandon Turner.

Please guide me throughout.

I went through the course read the starting guides.

Find a mentor(s) that can help lead and guide you. 6).

I will post Fannie's guides below.The tax returns are another issue.

Also, see following banking guide. https://www.biggerpockets.com/blogs/3441/45149-solo-401k-bank-account-tips-self-directed-401k-bank-account-guide

IMO that's the price of doing business.If the company rep can't guide you to figure out what you should buy, but just sending you deals to choose from, they need more training before they can help you.

I am a newer member to BP community as well, I was provided with a guide to read for new investors and it answered a lot of my questions before having to ask!

Make sure to read the Beginner’s Guide: http://www.biggerpockets.com/real-estate-investing