The Ultimate Beginner's Guide is a good place to start.

Also read up the "Ultimate Beginners Guide" to better understand the basic concepts and RE jargon.

A really quick rough guide would be as follows:In KCMO: Avoid east of Troost.

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Please give a some references on manuals and books or ebooks for beginner real estate agents and investors to read as a resource. Thank you.

Make sure to read the Beginner’s Guide: http://www.biggerpockets.com/real-estate-investing

There are likely some tenant advocate organizations that can advise you and you should read the California Landlord Tenant guide.  

Make sure to read the Beginner’s Guide: http://www.biggerpockets.com/real-estate-investing

Go to a book store and buy the Florida Real Estate Brokers Guide.