I currently am an active investor in the Reading area and I can tell you it’s definitely a good area to start off with.

Third, I was reading Small and Mighty (thanks Nathan Gesner) and found myself doing a "Wait a minute..." when he lays out that for B-ish SFHs he wants at least 6-7% rental income (after expenses), 3% appreciation, relative to the house price.

Hi there! I’m starting to dabble in real estate investing and a local agent told me this is a great spot to network and learn. Stoked to explore more. 

As you read these books, watch the BiggerPockets podcasts.

I’m reading the multifamily millionaire volume II book (I did read volume I).  

Then you can read a more in-depth book like The Book On Rental Property Investing by Brandon Turner or The Unofficial Guide to Real Estate Investing by Spencer Strauss.2.

But really read everything here to get started.

As you read these books, watch the BiggerPockets podcasts.

I’ve done my research with (reading books, podcasts, etc) but still feel like I’m not doing enough.

For instance, someone making $500k a year and living in a very highly appreciating market might be extremely happy on a deal that loses $200 a month but is getting 5% appreciation on a 2 million dollar property in San Diego, butut that doesn't make sense for the investor with 30k and a lower paying job.When it comes to the book series I agree with you that the order doesn't make sense (having read both).