A few tips..

I do recommend checking out out Free Ultimate Beginner's Guide to Real Estate Investing which I think will be of help to you, and as others have said, our Podcast and Blog are also invaluable tools along with the forums.Good luck.

Looking to open a HELOC to fund my continuing real estate adventure, and the higher we go, the more I will be able to do to expand the business..So, I was wondering what folks thought the best tips for getting the most out of your appraisal.

I also own a condo that I lose $200 a month renting and still owe 10k more than current comp sales.I'm considering quickly getting my real estate liscense for the education, access to homes and solve the unemployment issue.Any tips and suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

Here are some more tips to supplement the answers you have already: 1) Depending on your market you need to know WHAT creates or diminishes value.

Loans are sort of like power tools - used correctly they can let you accomplish great things, but if you aren't careful you can get badly hurt.

Thanks @Gerald Harris for your input as well, I appreciate it.I'm taking the RE License exam soon, can't wait to have that information at my own finger tips. :)

Thats a great tip to goto the MLS.

The fact that so many people had basically no clue about money at all is what's really sad, you all read this horrible book - and it was the first time you got the concept of 'saving money gives you power and freedom' or 'money is a tool' ?

Also, since he started the work, the expenses have been minor so far (lead encapsulation paint, metal trim coverings for inside windows, tools to do it, etc.)