@James SchoenI'd suggest starting with the Ultimate Beginner's Guide to figure out exactly what kind of investing you want to do.https://www.biggerpockets.com/real-estate-investin...Once you know what you want to do (meaning you chose ONE strategy), then listen to BP podcasts where that investing strategy is the subject. 

However many of the guides on here have helped me immensely, and I went under contract on my first property last week. 

Fill in the foundation below.Check out the Start Here page http://www.biggerpockets.com/starthere Check out BiggerPockets Ultimate Beginner's Guide - A fantastic free book that walks through many of the key topics of real estate investing.Check out the free BiggerPockets Podcast - A weekly podcast with interviews and a ton of great advice.

In addition to a very knowledgeable inspector coming through, they additionally provided a summary of the home inspection in a well-organized binder, gave my clients a "Guide to Home Ownership" book, and even passed out cookies! 

If you desire to be handheld, then it really is beneficial to join a real estate association and pay to join their mentoring program OR even better, find an Investing Agent that does Wholesaling and ask them to guide you through Wholesaling in return you'll use them in representing you so they get paid. 

I really recommend setting up keyword alerts on the forums, as well as podcasts and some of the great guides put together by BP.  

You will not find this type of service through a VA, so find someone that understands you business and will guide you.

For seasoned investors, would you mind sharing which customer relationship management tool you find helpful and why?

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