Here are a couple other threads related to educational resources you may find helpful:https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/70/topics/411...https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/70/topics/432...

Thanks in advance for all your help.My first post if you are interested or want me details or my backgroundhttps://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/55/topics/556...

Starting with the Ultimate Beginners Guide to Real Estate Investing.Can't wait to meetup and learn from all the experience investors on the forum as well as the newbies like me, and having great discussions about the Real Estate investing world. 

Tons to learn here on the forums and in blog posts. 

He is a frequent contributor to this forum, and you can check out his company, Sense Financial, online.

The reduction in rate from 30 year to 15 year period seems not to matter to most people here in the forums, particularly since interest expense is deductible. 

Educate yourself - There are a ton of resources here (podcasts, books, forums).

I have also posted in marketplace forum with link to slidedeck and a survey.

Bigger Pockets is the premier site for new real estate investors to network with experienced investors, take advantage of valuable free resources, participate in forums, and get deals done correctly.Happy to help further. 

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