However my favorite saying regarding finding deals isEverything works somewhere, Nothing works everywhere. 

Also, each podcast asks the interviewee what their favorite business and RE books are.Best of luck and happy investing!

If I was the average agent, I wouldn't have the guts to post here after reading the replies LOL.A lot of good tips here, consistent Direct mail marketing to out of state owners is definitely a good way to get off market deals, not my favorite, but it works for anyone with an outgoing personality or a good script.But above all else, as someone said above, What your goals are will determine what a good deal looks like to you.

I also got significant interest in investing and real estate by reading Rich Dad Poor Dad (Favorite Real Estate Book).

@Austin Mudd My favorite theme is called Divi.

That type of "investing" is actually called speculating, and is not much different than gambling.

I would say (as a new investor myself) that the best place to find stories like this are cruising throughout the blog or my favorite of the podcasts on iTunes which really have some great information and would be able to work you through some of those MFR questions!

You flip through the 75 coupons and pull out a few for your favorite restaurant.

I've gotten great advice here from both experienced and newbie investors so I'm once again turning to my favorite forum for advice.Currently house hacking and one year later I am ready to pull out some cash for my next deal.

Furthermore, at the end of every BP podcast, each guest is asked about their favorite real estate related book.