I'm still focused on reading as much as I can get my hands on about real estate but plan to be ready for my first deal by next year. 

Hi all, I was reading some articles from Brendan Turner about buying right - how he looks to buy property at 70/80% of the valueIf you follow this rule, what are some rules of thumb you use to identify these opportunities? 

I didn't read David's book yet but its on the to do list. 

What's your thoughts on:Visual Pricing for Realtors, https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0791SWZJ8/ref=sspa_dk_d...Listing Boss, https://www.amazon.com/LISTING-BOSS-Definitive-Blu...The Book of Yes, https://www.amazon.com/Book-YES-Ultimate-Estate-Co...Secret Agents, https://www.amazon.com/Secret-Agents-estate-agents...Rise of the Elite Listing Agent, https://www.amazon.com/Rise-Elite-Listing-Agent-Sp...Agent Entrepreneur, https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01KER4CRK/ref=sspa_dk_d...Defeat Mega Agents, https://www.amazon.com/dp/1497444764/ref=sxbs_sxwd...Go To Listing Agent, https://www.amazon.com/Dominate-Market-Become-List...Explosive Sales Growth, https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07BY6YHQJ/ref=sspa_dk_d...These have good ratings on fakespot, but with so many overall to choose from, I want to focus my reading time & $$ on books that will actually help a newbie listing agent...Success with Listings, https://www.amazon.com/Success-Listings-Find-Secur...53 Strategies to Get More Listings, https://www.amazon.com/53-Strategies-get-More-List...How to be a FSBO Master, https://www.amazon.com/How-FSBO-Master-Estate-agen...And these don't have enough reviews for me to decide...HUD Local Listing Broker, https://www.amazon.com/Listing-Broker-Template-How...Winning Listing Presentations, https://www.amazon.com/Winning-Listing-Presentatio...Any thoughts on above or suggestions for others are greatly appreciated!

Interesting read.

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.

Thanks for reading and being a part of these awesome forums!!

Is there a specific process to automate the readings?

As I read Finding and Funding Great Deals, there is so much valuable info and I realize I would like to have a Broker/Agent mentor with similar experience.

With all of the reading I’ve done I’ve come to the conclusion that watching the process of purchasing, fixing and renting such a property would be incredibly helpful.