Saw this article and thought it was really interesting.

If you have recommendations on books, articles, videos, podcasts that may describe this in more detail will also be much appreciated as well!

You can find firms in your area and they have a few articles which go through helping you understand the design process and what questions to ask when hiring the architect.

@Serge S. and I are collaborating on an article for the BP blog in which we will beak the numbers down to unequivocally prove that it doesn't work to pay $45,000 for a house in Ohio which rent for $600...I own some of them still.  

There are sooooo many internet articles and videos and NOISE out there.Do you want a seller to say yes to your offer and make some money for yourself and your family?

Be sure to read through The Ultimate Beginner's Guide to Real Estate Investing to help you get started.Also - here's a couple articles you might enjoy:The 21 Best Real Estate Investing Books Ever How to Rent Your House: The Definitive Step by Step GuideHow to Be a Landlord: Ten Tips for SuccessFinally -be sure to setup some keyword alerts - especially for "Bristow" so you can jump into local conversations.See you around the forums!

We have been watching videos and reading articles on how to create a big buyers list, or finding sellers.

We have been watching videos and reading articles on how to create a big buyers list, or finding sellers.

I would read this article by John McNellis for more information on why being a broker can cause you to miss some of the deals. http://news.theregistrysf.com/mcnellis-bromancing-the-deal/Cheers,Peter Maclennan

If you search the site you should find many articles and posts that discuss this topic.