Is there a good guide out there on how to organize a club like this? 

I'd say that is just being scared, they often point folks in the right direction without a bill, you might get limited advice (better than none) to guide you if you really can't afford for them to do everything, they can look  over something and point out any issue, tell you what to do or fix it telling you your benefit and the cost.

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The Ultimate Beginner's Guide is a good place to start.

Also read up the "Ultimate Beginners Guide" to better understand the basic concepts and RE jargon.

A really quick rough guide would be as follows:In KCMO: Avoid east of Troost.

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Please give a some references on manuals and books or ebooks for beginner real estate agents and investors to read as a resource. Thank you.

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