I do listen to excellent podcasts on Bigger Pockets and am currently in process of doing my second "buy and hold" deal most probably in Jacksonville FL.To all my knowledgeable friends here,  I want to say you do a  "Great Job" teaching others (through discussions) so that Real estate becomes a joyful adventure where newbie investors like me can gain from superb advice !!

@Michael Plaks @Lance LvovskyAnd more here are very knowledgeable.

I'll start by saying that I am no financial expert. 

@Joe Bruck @Charlotte EdwardsMy opinion is that it's typically best to find a CPA in your home state who is knowledgeable about real estate investing and hopefully an investor him- or herself.Joe, Basit Siddiqi is a CPA in Brooklyn. 

I would advice consulting with a knowledgeable local broker/agent.Honestly, don't over think it.

Ya just have to do your best, use your instincts and knowledge along with past history and plan accordingly. ;-) Hope to read about your successes in BP soon! 

I am fortunate enough to be making fairly good money for a person my age and my goal is to have enough money and knowledge by the time I turn 18 to have a down payment on my first property and have it paid off as soon as possible.

Bring your knowledge and questions.

I have become rather knowledgable about wholesaling in the short 6 months of doing it, Co wholesaling over 15 properties and helping investors make over 200k.

I never said I was an expert.