What it does is postpone the inevitable and create tension over a longer period of time.

I joined the site back in February and have been on a swift ramp up educating myself on all things RE, reading a number of BP books (and their recommendations) and rolling through the first 80 BP podcasts to date.I'm a full time tech executive in the bay area, CA looking into OOS opportunities to build a RE portfolio (British expat permanently moved to the US in 2014).

Educate yourself on rehab costs and be conservative on your re-sale ARV's.

Leases are usually flat (no increases) and for a period of 5 years, with two 5-year options to renew at a predetermined amount. 

I will add from personal experience is that educating yourself on the investments, the process, the syndicators, different niches is very critical.

I've kept up with the podcast but thats about it and am now starting to read books, other than rich dad poor dad, is there a list anyone can provide for me to start educating myself with.

It can provide education for the process and reduce some risk.

I have been educating myself on all things real estate and am excited to start making real moves! 

Yes, an exhaustive knowledge would be nice, but I was hoping that's what a professional forum like this could help me with.I don't feel it's fair to tell a person to exit the stage just because they're not 100% educated. 

@Chase JohnsonJoin the Alamo REIA - great networking and education