Alicia, I agree with all the recommendations received so far. There is another great, free resource- the Research Courses at www.familysearch.org<http://www.familysearch.org/>. There are currently 8 free recorded video classes you can watch- free! Here is the direct link to the ones that deal with land records, https://familysearch.org/learningcenter/results.html?fq=subjects%3A%22Court%2C%20land%2C%20and%20wills%2FLand%20and%20property%2F%22<https://familysearch.org/learningcenter/results.html?fq=subjects%3A%22Court%2C%20land%2C%20and%20wills%2FLand%20and%20property%2F%22> Good luck! Monique