We're both very excited about this.For the last couple of weeks I've been re-reading flip/rehab books I've bought in the past and studying REI forums intensely.

I am going to be taking the test to become a licensed agent in Washington state here soon (4 clock hours left).I was wondering if anyone had good suggestions on books that I could use to study for the exam.

We'll help you out.Finally, you'll start to put together a business plan and get moving.So, basically, forget all the guru sales nonsense and start studying.

Matt,I'd probably do some traveling spend a lot of time studying subjects that interest me maybe go back to school but, I've never really needed someone to tell me what books to read.

I would strongly suggest that you do a lot of serious studying before you buy anything.

Read this Bernanke presentation carefully - it is about as precise as any study I've ever read.My belief about the money supply (M2/M3, not M0 and generally not M1) is probably as close as any, but the DEFLATION caused the most pain in the contraction phase (we're in that now and gaining momentum) - it FELL 30 percent, rather similar to today's RE/Fuel/Machinery pricing trends.

Jessica:Before you jump into any type of real estate investing carefully study your own market.

Went to college, studied for a "high paying" job in IT, graduated, job hunted, blah blah.

If a new study is correct, some of the most taxed people in the world are also its happiest.

If you're looking for a legal opinion, and someone to study that law and tell you what it means, you need to hire a lawyer.In general, bird dogs are on very sketchy legal ground.