Ok, now that you have taken your initial step, below are some quick links to get engaged.I didn't see a specific REI area of interest mentioned and I posted the below links for three of the most popular niches for your to select one or all.http://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2013/02/22/buying-rental-property/ (how to buy a rental property) http://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2014/01/07/flipping-houses/ (step by step guide to flips)https://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2015/01/31/ultimate-beginners-guide-real-estate-wholesaling-2/ (Ultimate beginners guide to wholesaling) http://www.biggerpockets.com/startherehttp://www.biggerpockets.com/meethttps://www.biggerpockets.com/alertsHow to Use @Mentions on BiggerPocketshttps://www.biggerpockets.com/ruleshttps://www.biggerpockets.com/termshttps://www.biggerpockets.com/inviteshttps://www.biggerpockets.com/perkshttps://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/categorieshttps://www.biggerpockets.com/courses/a-beginners-introduction-to-real-estate-investing (video courses)https://www.biggerpockets.com/real-estate-investing (Ultimate beginner's guide to REI)REI can be very daunting, but, before you go searching for that 1st buy, please take a few minutes to bone up on the tips in link below.https://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2014/12/19/real-estate-investing-success-smart-tips/REI books suggested by BPershttps://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2015/11/13/7-real-estate-books-beginner-investors/ (7 absolute must read books for beginner REI)http://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2013/04/14/best-real-estate-books/?

They have inflated numbers and have 40%-60% of the rehab done.

You can contact your local state board and the contractor's insurance bond.

@Edward B.The site is an interesting read and I saved the url to read through later - (moderators removed the link here :/).For all that is appears to be, one would have to have energy to dip into such a transaction.

No regulatory violations for usury, disclosure, predatory practices (like inflated property values) amongst other ideas are common highlights.  

If you stay signed up, you'll get the replay link emailed to you and you can watch it later in the week.

I would suggest getting an FHA loan its only 3.5% down payment. check out this link it might be helpful http://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/22/topics/1504...

When choosing a solo 401k provider, I recommend to prospective clients to read the following blog from my one of many blogs on Bigger Pockets. https://www.biggerpockets.com/blogs/3441/blog_post...Mark, the link to the IRS Excel list in your blog post is quite old (about 4 years).

Investor and second home borrowers with five to ten financed properties are ineligible for cash-out refinance transactions unless all of the delayed financing exception requirements are met.Most lenders do not link the LTV to the number of properties you have.  

Google hennion& Walsh a very large reputable firm specializing in bond and income investing get on thier email list.