I enjoy reading books and listening to podcast.

Hi all-I’ve done quite a bit of reading and searching the forum - some posts came close to my scenario but not on the mark. 

Please click on the links, give them a read, and share your thoughts in the comments.First is a post that I feel will help not get overwhelmed with the amount of info that is here on BP:https://www.biggerpockets.com/blogs/5868/52761-the-simple-guide-to-getting-started-on-bp The second is a post that will help get you focused with your real estate investing goals:https://www.biggerpockets.com/blogs/5868/52743-im-new-to-bp-any-advice-would-be-appriciatedThe last one is a post that will help you choose an “investor friendly” real estate agent.

Please click on the links, give them a read, and share your thoughts in the comments.First is a post that I feel will help not get overwhelmed with the amount of info that is here on BP:https://www.biggerpockets.com/blogs/5868/52761-the-simple-guide-to-getting-started-on-bp The second is a post that will help get you focused with your real estate investing goals:https://www.biggerpockets.com/blogs/5868/52743-im-new-to-bp-any-advice-would-be-appriciatedThe last one is a post that will help you choose an “investor friendly” real estate agent.

These are tough and somewhat scary decisions, and right now I’m taking my time and reading and looking for the right opportunity.  

J Scott's book on flipping houses and this https://www.biggerpockets.com/files/user/biggerpo/...I'd say are must reads if you're considering either or both. 

Detroit the come back kid" worth reading? 

Please click on the links, give them a read, and share your thoughts in the comments.First is a post that I feel will help not get overwhelmed with the amount of info that is here on BP:https://www.biggerpockets.com/blogs/5868/52761-the-simple-guide-to-getting-started-on-bp The second is a post that will help get you focused with your real estate investing goals:https://www.biggerpockets.com/blogs/5868/52743-im-new-to-bp-any-advice-would-be-appriciatedThe last one is a post that will help you choose an “investor friendly” real estate agent.

Some mechanics have a $40,000 toolbox full of all sorts of high and low tech stuffSome have a hammer and duct tape in a shopping bag.It's not always the right tool, but sometimes you may need to pull that one out.

@Jacob BassettNo single answer to thatStart by reading this https://www.biggerpockets.com/real-estate-investin...You need to decide for yourself based on your own skills, background, network and capital as to what is best for you in your market.