Should I find a way to get the multifamily or get a townhouse and rent out or Airbnb the rooms.Thank you so much for reading my question. :)

I have been following bigger pockets podcast and reading books about real estate investing lately and I want to start Investing this year.

In 2013 the market was bouncing back from the housing crash so you have to figure that into the equation.Earlier this evening I read this article:https://www.cnbc.com/2018/07/24/southern-californi...What does this mean for Houston? 

Been listening, reading, and absorbing for years now.

Otherwise, some book recommendations (these include mostly books on business/lifestyle or buy/hold investing):- "E-Myth Revisited" by Michael Gerber- "Rich Dad, Poor Dad" by Robert Kiyosaki and Sharon Lechter (this provides a more foundational perspective on money)- "Cashflow Quadrant" by Robert Kiyosaki (further builds on the "Rich Dad, Poor Dad" foundation)- "Set for Life" by Scott Trench- "Long-Distance Real Estate Investing" by David Greene- "The Book on Managing Rental Properties' by Brandon Turner and Heather Turner- "The Miracle Morning" by Hal Elrod-"HOLD" by Gary Keller (geared toward SFR)-"The ABCs of Real Estate Investing" by Ken McElroy (geared toward commercial investing)"Multi-Family Millions" by David Lyndahl (This is on my list of "To-Reads".  

@David Weintraub have you read the wholesaler posts or those guys who post about collecting data from the obituaries to go after deals from beareaved widows?  

Please click on the links, give them a read, and share your thoughts in the comments.First is a post that I feel will help not get overwhelmed with the amount of info that is here on BP:https://www.biggerpockets.com/blogs/5868/52761-the-simple-guide-to-getting-started-on-bp The second is a post that will help get you focused with your real estate investing goals:https://www.biggerpockets.com/blogs/5868/52743-im-new-to-bp-any-advice-would-be-appriciatedThe last one is a post that will help you choose an “investor friendly” real estate agent.

Hi, Just joined this forum but I have been reading all the information for years and I finally decided to jump in.

Everything I've ever read regarding real estate has warned of the idea of negative cash flow.Please let me know your thoughts, opinions, ideas.Thanks. 

I know the son’s name by reading the obituary but no contact info.