OK, you’ve decided to do it… you’re going to get off the fence and start moving forward with your plan to start investing in real estate. What are the very first things you need to think about, and the very first actions you need to take. Read on for answers!

You’ll be very surprised by what I think is the first thing you should do once you’ve decided to start investing in real estate. My suggestion is… don’t.

Don’t just jump in and start buying property. Even though you think you... More about: Start Investing In Real Estate - But Not Today!

When I first started buying real estate, I made a conscious decision to avoid rentals because I had no interest in being a landlord. Like you, I heard all the horror stories of nightmare tenants, late night plumbing problems, lead paint hassles, and evictions. I wasn't interested in putting a lot of time and effort into screening tenants, dealing with vacancy and repair, and going to court.

In fact, the very first book I bought on real estate was Lonnie Scruggs' Deals On... More about: Real Estate Investing - Are You Landlord Or Investor?