The podcasts are more specific in topic than books and when you first start out you want more of a broad overview so you can decide what you want to look more into.

This is a very broad topic and one that you may not find all the answers on this thread.

Get very specific and figure what you’ll have to do daily in order to reach your current and long term goals. 4.Find your NicheReal estate investing is a very broad topic.

Those not in the industry read a couple articles and then it is painted with a broad brush.Gone are the days of building retail everywhere urban,strong suburban, weak suburban, and rural and having everything thrive.It's all about location.We have a brand new open air mall built in the last 3 years with high end shops.

@Shane Harrison so your question is really broad but I'll take a stab at it.

Most will be reluctant to give you a dollar amount, but the best investor-friendly agents will give you a broad range and more importantly, tell you what rehab items will cost the most.You can find a good investor-friendly agent at a local REIA or here on BiggerPockets.

While 10% isn't unheard of, it's the high end of the spectrum - usually 8-10% is normal.

Hopefully this will help BP members get a broad sense of in and out migration in the U.S.

In general, yes, but the 50% rule is just a broad guideline. 

At the other end of the spectrum, you'd expect conventional financing (it if were possible) to come in around 5%, fully amortized over 30 years.