Rich Dad Poor Dad (Favorite book)Cashflow QuadrantGuide To InvestingThe Ultimate Beginner's Guide to Real Estate Investing (was my 1st pure real estate book)The Art of DealThe ABC's of Real Estate InvestingThe Unofficial Guide to Real Estate InvestingThe E-mythThe Power of Positive ThinkingThe Magic of Thinking BigThe 7 Habits of Highly Effective PeopleThe 21 Irrefutable Laws of LeadershipAwakening the Giant WithinYour Erroneous ZonesThe Power of NowEmotional IntelligenceThink and Grow RichStart With WhySlight EdgeThe Compound Effect48 Laws of PowerThe Wealth of NationsThe Art of SeductionThe 5 Love LanguagesThe Art of StartThe Crash CourseBusiness Model GenerationSecrets of the Millionaire MindThe SecretThe Art of WarEmotional Intelligence The Psychology of WinningThe 4 AgreementsThe Richest Man in BabylonThe 7 Spiritual Laws of SuccessThe monk who sold his FerrariA whole new worldYour Erroneous ZonesAs Man ThinkethEat that FrogI read Rich Dad Poor Dad and I quitted from College in 2012 (I started in Real Estate in 2007), I was about to start a degree on Computer Science with a minus concentration in business administration.

Join all the local REIAs, hook up with beginner investors and learn one of the deal types that take gumption but little cash

I'm not so much concerned with being told "No" as I am with being told "Yes".

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We weren't so concerned that 8 years ago one of the units was a meth lab.

I realize there are tons of resources out there- but as a beginner learning the game, its hard to top being able to physically spend time in the area and be able to physically go and see properties before putting offers in.

Ben G- Interesting you mention about being a pioneer- I've had the same concerns, but I continue to look at a specific area of town like you describe.

If renting to an attorney specializing in personal injury law might I might be more concerned.

My concern is by signing up with one real estate agent you limit your options/potential deals.

Usually they are only concerned with exterior modifications, but depending on the property, there may be interior restrictions as well.Some examples of historic requirements that drove up the cost of the porch project.1.