There should also be a new book coming out this week by Brandon Turner. :)

After about 30 books and countless hours building a small team and in the field I currently own two triplexes and have closed a few wholesale deals.

checked about 8 roofing companies with the best reviews on yelp and:1.) most people are booked until march/april/may2.) had to leave messages in 90% of the contacts3.) one guy (who said he won't work on it) said he guessed $2,500I used this tool on google:http://www.roofcalc.org/plugged in all the stats to the best of my knowledge, and it calculated $1,900-$2,900...most likely $2,300 thoughSo I'm guessing $2,500 is right...it would just take awhile to get done.

The main meeting is either more advanced material or sometimes a Guru selling a kit or book or program.  

Brandon's book on No or Low Money Down Investing would be a good start 

Below are some quick links to get engaged on this site. http://www.biggerpockets.com/startherehttp://www.biggerpockets.com/meetSetting up Keyword AlertsHow to Use @Mentions on BiggerPocketshttps://www.biggerpockets.com/ruleshttps://www.biggerpockets.com/invitesREI books suggested by BPershttp://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2013/04/14/best-real-estate-books/?

Your time here will be well spent.Since you expressed an interest in rentals, I added three links below for your review.https://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2015/03/27/financing-options-rental-property-guide/ (financing options for rentals)http://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2013/01/04/how-to-rent-your-house/ (house rental guide)http://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2013/02/22/buying-rental-property/ (how to buy a rental property)Now that you have made the move, below are some links that will help with the navigation of the site. http://www.biggerpockets.com/startherehttp://www.biggerpockets.com/meetSetting up Keyword AlertsHow to Use @Mentions on BiggerPocketshttps://www.biggerpockets.com/ruleshttps://www.biggerpockets.com/inviteshttps://www.udemy.com/biggerpockets-real-estate-investing-course/ (video with 64 lectures and approx 6hrs of material)https://www.biggerpockets.com/real-estate-investing (Ultimate beginner's guide to REI)Before your 1st purchase, please ensure you visit the below link for some tips.https://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2014/12/19/real-estate-investing-success-smart-tips/REI books suggested by BPershttps://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2015/11/13/7-real-estate-books-beginner-investors/ (7 absolute must read books for beginner REIs)http://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2013/04/14/best-real-estate-books/?

I'm totally new to this and have been consuming as much information as I can through the site, podcast, and books, but I've never felt more motivated and I'm excited to get involved in the BiggerPockets community (once I educate myself a little more, first)! 

Lol)I have since, read and/or studied eeeeevery book, blog, article, webpage, documentary, there is on real estate...or it seems I have!

Start at City Hall assessor's office as to the current owner, they usually have the book and page reference.