That's funny that you mentioned it today, because I booked one last night :)

Brandon's book on Low or No Money Down may help with your goal.

I've read close to 10 books on real estate, financing, and tax laws over the past month, but I'm not in a position to apply any of it because I'm stationed in the armpit of America...Altus, Oklahoma.

However, this site thrives on interactions and as such we encourage two way exchanges and look forward to educational and thought provoking ideas relevant to REI. http://www.biggerpockets.com/starthere http://www.biggerpockets.com/ubg http://www.biggerpockets.com/meet Setting up Keyword Alerts How to Use @Mentions on BiggerPockets 25 Tips for Real Estate SuccessBefore your 1st purchase, please ensure you visit the below link for some tips. http://www.realestate.com/advice/buying-your-first-investment-property/ eBookhttp://www.biggerpockets.com/files/user/brandonatbp/file/real-estate-rewind-a-biggerpockets- community-book Blog http://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2013/02/09/how-to-start-investing-real-estate-young/ Lastly, don't forget the podcasts, webinars, #askbp podcast and the blogs.

To me, after the research, helpful mentors, and books I've read, wholesaling is a good way to start off.

I am looking for an all-encompassing book for first-time landlords.

Listen to the podcasts, buy the books, read the forums and be a sponge.

Also if you are a bookworm, check out the list of BP's 21 Best Real Estate Books, and start checking them off.Philadelphia also has some very useful online tools to access public records.I live/work in the city and am happy to discuss REI there anytime...Best of luck!

The book on No or Low Money down may be of help to your goal.

After you grow a certain amount, the number of loans won't be the issue, it will be the cumulative loan asset balance on their books.