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I finished looking at the Biggerpockets ultimate beginner's guide and had a few questions about good starting spots. 

Once you figure out your why, the reason you want to invest in real estate, then goal setting becomes easier and from those goals you'll set investing criteria (your bumpers) to guide you through REI. 

(read about 20 books and this site, podcast, etc.)Oversaw my Dad's portfolio for about 18 months. 

Since the opportunity fell into my lap, I've really just been ingesting as much information as I can through the podcasts, books, and forums. 

When I say "capitalize", think of it as just increasing the book value of the inventory... it doesn't have anything to do with an investment asset as the word may make you think.You will record "cost of goods sold" when you actually sell the property.

It does give me the opportunity to listen audio books and podcasts.

The LLC will be a pass-through entity and all items of income will be reported on your personal tax return, but you still should keep separate books for the entity.You also want to look at whether a pass-through entity helps your bottom line and your taxes. 

, reading books, analyzing deals, reading through the forums, driving neighborhoods and so on. 

I've done some research but am looking for someone who could guide me in understanding the process to help Chinese citizens purchase real estate in the US.