I`ve downloaded   the Beginner Guid to Real Estate  Investing,  watched several webinars, and listened  to some podcast. 

@Sandy Uhlmann  think this through... who is going to make money on this deal... its the one selling the note to you right.. they shift what is a pretty complicated process with very small dollars from themselves to you... they make their money and never do the heavy lifting they switch that to the unsuspecting and beginners in the market place.. who I suspect many will just walk away and call it a learning experience.There are too many other GOOD and safer and far less complicated investments for one in my mind to remotely consider this..

Hi Cody,I wrote a reply to a similar question in this post Zoning in on a niche.You can also also go to The Ultimate Beginners Guide to Real Estate Investing.That's a good place to start.But, as you mentioned, wholesaling is a good place to start.

I am a beginner investor and a college student. 

The check out the Free Ultimate Beginners Guide under the Learn tab above.

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 EverHow to Start Investing In Real Estate at a Young AgeFinally -be sure to setup some keyword alerts - especially for "Irving" so you can jump into local conversations.See you around the forums!

That said, I am reading the Beginner's Guide, which states the importance of creating a business plan, which includes a mission statement.  

That may be beginner, intermediate or advanced. 

Download the Ultimate Beginner's Guide.

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