I have heard this on YouTube and read it online on a few sites.

Stop reading books.

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.

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.

Immediate goal:I'm currently not employed.

There is some fine print you need to read on that, but nothing crazy.However, if you max out your 8-10 Fannie Mae loans, there are hard money loans out there where you can get 30 year amortization for rates in the 6-8 percent range depending on LTV, PDTI, FICO, etc.

From what I'm reading it says that Asheville allows "Homestays" which is what I intend on doing anyways.

Short of attending a boot camp, I’ve done about as much reading and research as I can on the subject.

I'm sure it's in the terms of service that we all click "accept" without thoroughly reading but know that what you post here might be read by a tenant.

For those who didn't read or remember my last post, let me give you a little background.