A system that has created lots of business for me and has increase my leads when doing mailings or talking to people.A broadcasting branding system  that has worked locally and nationally and is almost a guaranteed system of creating leads.A closing techniques that has increased my odds and purchases with sellers, called the Hybrid Offer.A system I call Peggy Back Bookings for our auction company, a way to book multiple properties that sellers are attracted to and often say "Yes".A way of using contract consideration that makes the investor capable of making hundreds of offers on real estate without running out of money. ( legally).

I've read, mostly, The one thing and J Scott's book on Estimating rehab costs.

Thanks Mark, I thought about that but I know those books are over 10 years old and the section 8 requirements and laws have changed over the years.

Ok, now that you have taken your initial step, below are some quick links to get engaged.Since you didn't mention an area of interest, I added the below links for your selection of one or all while waiting for local REI connections.http://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2013/02/22/buying-rental-property/ (how to buy a rental property) http://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2014/01/07/flipping-houses/ (step by step guide to flips)https://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2015/01/31/ultimate-beginners-guide-real-estate-wholesaling-2/ (Ultimate beginners guide to wholesaling) http://www.biggerpockets.com/startherehttp://www.biggerpockets.com/meethttps://www.biggerpockets.com/alertsHow to Use @Mentions on BiggerPocketshttps://www.biggerpockets.com/ruleshttps://www.biggerpockets.com/termshttps://www.biggerpockets.com/inviteshttps://www.biggerpockets.com/perkshttps://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/categorieshttps://www.biggerpockets.com/courses/a-beginners-introduction-to-real-estate-investing (video courses)https://www.biggerpockets.com/real-estate-investing (Ultimate beginner's guide to REI)REI can be very daunting, but, before you go searching for that 1st buy, please take a few minutes to bone up on the tips in link below.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 REI)http://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2013/04/14/best-real-estate-books/?

I've come across the guru Sean terry and I also thought that his system would be a good "instruction Manuel" or "rule book" for a good start to a great career.

There are a ton of things that could go into the planning and direction process.Side Note.Good book 'Killing Sacred cows.' by  Garret Gunderson.And age.  

Ok, now that you have taken your initial step, below are some quick links to get engaged.Since you didn't mention a specific REI area of interest, I added the below links for the most popular niches for you to select one or all.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) http://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2014/01/07/flipping-houses/ (step by step guide to flips)https://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2015/01/31/ultimate-beginners-guide-real-estate-wholesaling-2/ (Ultimate beginners guide to wholesaling) http://www.biggerpockets.com/startherehttp://www.biggerpockets.com/meethttps://www.biggerpockets.com/alertsHow to Use @Mentions on BiggerPocketshttps://www.biggerpockets.com/ruleshttps://www.biggerpockets.com/termshttps://www.biggerpockets.com/inviteshttps://www.biggerpockets.com/perkshttps://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/categorieshttps://www.biggerpockets.com/courses/a-beginners-introduction-to-real-estate-investing (video courses)https://www.biggerpockets.com/real-estate-investing (Ultimate beginner's guide to REI)REI can be very daunting, but, before you go searching for that 1st buy, please take a few minutes to bone up on the tips in link below.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 REI)http://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2013/04/14/best-real-estate-books/?

I just bought "The Book On Rental Properties," it is an awesome guide.

rt Why can't we print any without getting the pictures of the BP books overlaying the article and making it unreadable?

In preparation I've been blasting the bigger pockets podcast constantly for a few months, reading the books you all evangelize, and am studying to become an Agent by the end of the year.