I will definitely check out the other investing groups.

Be sure to set up some Keyword Alerts so you'll be notified when people mention that which interests you here in the forums.Also check out my 10 Rules of Successful Real Estate Investing and download The Ultimate Guide to Passive Real Estate Investing.Continues success!

Make sure to check out all the informative podcasts.

No offense, but if you don't know what constitutes a good deal, you should probably be removing a few zeros from your price point to start out.Then check out this article:http://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2010/06/30...Then start reading everything on this site having to do with rentals, and that should help.

There was a time when we could find good inventory there that made financial sense, but today that's become very difficult.Be sure to set up some Keyword Alerts so you'll be notified when people mention that which interests you here in the forums.Also check out my 10 Rules of Successful Real Estate Investing and download The Ultimate Guide to Passive Real Estate Investing.Continues success!

Definitely check out the Ultimate Beginner's Guide (http://www.biggerpockets.com/real-estate-investing)Also, start listening to Brandon and Josh on the podcast, it really helps put examples to strategies and understand the lingo.Finally, there are a bunch of BPers in the area so always seek advice and feedback when you consider an investment.Best of luck!

If they make a check out to your company, it's yours no questions asked.  

The local library probably has some books you can check out for free to read and gain some knowledge.  

I would also check out the podcast with Grant Cardone - I just finished his audiobook (the 10x Rule).

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