Here are some of my favorite:1.

I agree in that holding a RE license will not on it's own make you a better or smarter investor, but what it WILL do (if applied properly) will give you inside access to MLS, access and relationships with fellow agents in the brokerage you select, ability to save money/make money on your own investment purchases and resales, etc.Welcome to BP Nation and if you are reading and willing to become a real estate investor, then I suggest you stay very active here, engage the community (as you have just begun to do), pick your favorite strategy that fits you, and learn all you can about said strategy and your market you intend to invest in.

While trying to research possible advantages I could look into that may tip deals in my favor, it occurred to me that in my area, there's a lot of flood zones, and a lot of people unwilling to touch them, period.

1) What is your favorite real estate-related book?

I just listened to today’s podcast (show 363) with Michael Hyatt all about less is more and productivity and I’m wondering if anyone has read any of his books or if you have another recommendation for your favorite book on getting things done.

Studios are not my personal favorite type of housing, but they are often times easy to rent as they are the most affordable price point in an area. 

What is your favorite/most effective way to quickly analyze deals, while searching on the MLS, etc. for potential rental property deals?

Investment Info:

Single-family residence fix & flip investment in Cramerton.

Purchase price: $39,000

Cash invested: $76,000

Sale price: $189,900

This was one of the most challenging and rewar...

I've never personally done it, but one of my favorite techniques is to pay the referring agent a percentage of any office commissions earned by the new agent during their first year in the office.

My favorite type of property is one that generates 12% or better and still pays off in 10-15 years, tops.