Especially when youre new to the field/area.  

I am here to start my path in real estate field and see what is possible for myself.  

I am aware of due on sale clause and I don't listen to the gurus, Rather I educate myself  as best I can and real estate is a sector/field you can learn something new constant,Look at the creative ways people can acquire properties, if you told your friends you were doing that they wouldn't believe you,  How about wholesaling properties, people do it. 

You should know more than one person in all the fields you will be requiring.

I currently manage a large portfolio of 4k single family homes & condos, while managing field operations & ateam of Inspectors & Superintendents for huge machine that rehabs & turns houses for large property management company. 

I know a couple of people who would most likely consider doing investor financing (Maybe not 100% investor financing) with me, people who would respect me based on what I have achieved so far in the field. 

The Millionaire Real Estate InvestorE-MythThe Cashflow QuadrantMorning MiracleThe compound effectObviously these aren't all real estate investing books, per se, but they go nicely with the field and industry.

I'm constantly fielding phone calls from either the tenants, or the PD for the jurisdiction (primarily domestic violence). 

@Nicholas Field Get a title search.

I currently work in the Healthcare IT field but would prefer to face the challenges and rewards of the real estate business.