. :)  Part of this game is reading the thread.  

Maybe I will have to take more risk to get in the game.

We then decided we needed to get into the RE game because we didn't want to continue paying a mortgage for the rest of our lives.

check out all of the youtube videos about podio including integrating globiflow and vumber.

Basements around here usually have problems which are costly to remedy.Now, I was watching a video of replacement of a drain pipe under a slab house.

My lease allows me to charge them for it, but man, I guess people who have no skin in the game are just careless.

Its all on what you want, but there are classes out there if you are tired of the guessing game.

My tenant called about a strange issue she is having with her dryer and sent a video to verify the symptoms.  

Also I would conduct a inspection of the premises, bring along a 3rd party so no bs gets made up, and document the current condition of the unit with photos or videos.

Ok, now that you have taken your initial step, below are some quick links to get engaged.Since you expressed an interest in the three most popular niches, I added all of them for your review, as well as Podcast 042 that focuses on wholesaling.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)https://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2013/10/31/wholesaling-podcast-mike-nelson/ (BP Podcast 042 - wholesaling) http://www.biggerpockets.com/startherehttp://www.biggerpockets.com/meetSetting up Keyword AlertsHow to Use @Mentions on BiggerPocketshttps://www.biggerpockets.com/ruleshttps://www.biggerpockets.com/inviteshttps://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/categorieshttps://www.udemy.com/biggerpockets-real-estate-investing-course/ (video with 64 lectures and approx 6hrs of material)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/?