Read, read, and read some more -  along w/the some of the books recommended by Bigger Pockets and other users, I'll recommend below two that I've found significantly beneficial even though I've been investing for 12+ years."

I guess I've completed about 45 total deals in the past 4 plus years.Since I wanted to make a contribution to BP community, I thought rather than have my first post be a fast intro I'd jump right into it, starting with one of the most favorite topics - Direct mail.It was just over a year ago when I began to realize that the short sale business was beginning to dry up (meaning it was less investor friendly and there were now many bidders for properties where before I had been the sole bidder).

Anyone Recommend any good books on Wholesaling?

Buying your dream home is like picking up your local real estate book, contact the realtor.

I've also read a couple of real estate investing books to soak in more info.

Scott The Book on Flipping Houses,The Book on Estimating ReHab Costshttp://www.biggerpockets.com/flippingbookLocate and attend 3 different local REIA club meetings great place to meet people gather resources and info.

Also - here's a couple articles you might enjoy:The 21 Best Real Estate Investing Books Ever How to Rent Your House: The Definitive Step by Step GuideSee you around the site!

As the insurance also covers my non-rental assets, do I need to split the cost of the premium for book keeping purposes?

There is nothing like having some pressing issue where you may have a deal boiling over and need a simple question answered and have to look up attorneys in a phone book!

If you really want to become a superstar real estate agent I believe its the premier book on the subject.