I really love real estate, I've been studying and looking at REI books for a good 5 years, and I like the prospect of working in the business.

Read books, attend club meetings, speak with mentors, and work with professionals who have a proven track record!

Less painful than 'doing' but still costly ('cause you've got to read as many books as you can afford).

From a “book value” of $84 down to $2 less than a week later.

I bought a big home improvement manual at Lowes and followed the instructions (and pictures) in the book.

Everyone should read the book The Weather Makers, before you draw your own conclusion.

Is there any books, investing clubs in LA, or siminars that you would suggest to a newbie with basic knowledge.Im intrested in commercial investing, rentals "condos or apartments", and small shopping centers or office buildings.Any help would be greatly appreciated.Thanks in advance,gerald

Hi all,I've been a REI for about 3 years now and have finally decided to make the leap and do more deals (the last time I made a deal was 3 years ago, when I started).I've been re-educating myself (books, web) for the past few months and wanted to join a club, meet like minded individuals and learn more from those that are DOING rather than DREAMING.

Every year I talk to countess "Investors" who: * Have been thinking about investing * Have been reading about investing * Have a friend who failed at investing so that means you'll fail (The elusive friend) * Are saving for a down payment * Are Waiting for rates to go down * Are Waiting to finish their real estate course * Are Waiting for their mentor to tell them to buy * Are Waiting for summer (insert any season), to get started * Are Waiting for the market to straighten out * Waiting till they can afford it * Waiting till they get a promotion * Waiting till their friend or relative can partner with them * Trying to read just one more book, then they will get going * Waiting till they buy their own house * Waiting till they get a raise * Waiting to graduate from college * Waiting till their friend or family member becomes a realtor * Waiting to be married * Waiting till they contribute their maximum to a 401k * Waiting till they get done working on their own homeThen after giving me their excuse for waiting to start investing they ask: * What happens if the toilet gets clogged?

I will definitely buy the book...