I've been interested in Real Estate investing for a LONG time, since reading Rich Dad, Poor Dad back when I first got married in the early 2000's.

I was after all the “rich” California investor who he could profit on with top dollar construction costs, then take his percentage on the sale.

A dear friend passed along “Rich Dad Poor Dad” as well as a BiggerPockets REI book, and I feel like I’ve been bitten by a bug- I am now turning my down time into education time, absorbing as much as I can- books, podcasts, YouTube videos...

I am attempting to purchase my first property in the San Fernando valley in Los Angeles and I after reading Rich Dad Poor Dad and listening to countless episodes on here I am interested in purchasing a cash flowing property.

@Rich Ramjatan I’d like to self manage but that’s not an option for me at the moment.

@Rich Ramjatan thanks for this input!

I don't have any rich family or friends.

The Problem:I used to believe that you could hold on to a property and get "rich", for many back in the day, it worked, and it worked well.

I've kept hearing stories of these types of "mentors" or courses for sales or real estate and then they often to lead to more courses that you have to pay for to get more "secrets" or contacts etc. with promises of riches.

While there are ethical issues I have with wholesaling (especially when sellers are unaware of the value of their property), this is one way to make money with zero dollars of your own money in the process.Disclaimer: I would not recommend jumping into something like this without shadowing a wholesaler, consulting a lawyer, or getting to know the home buying and legal process of transferring ownership with residential real estate.Book listA few books could really help you out, and ones I've read at least 2-3 times:The BRRRR Book by David GreenThe Book on Rental Property Investing by Brandon TurnerRich Dad Poor Dad by Robert KiyosakiThe Richest Man in Babylon by George ClasonI Will Teach You To Be Rich by Ramit SethiBest of luck to you!