New to REI and Forums Vernon from Omaha

[Vernon Campbell]

Hello, I am Vernon Campbell and I decided to get into real estate investing by buying, fixing and selling properties here in the Omaha and surrounding areas.  I am retired from the Army and I currently work 40 hours a week at Offutt AFB Nebraska.  I have always wanted to get into fixing distressed property to resale for a profit ever since I watched "This Old House" and "Home Time".  I have decided to jump into it now since my children have moved out and started their own careers.  My wife and I have been looking at a few properties and have even placed a bid on one.  Unfortunately it was rejected.    We are out again to look for another.  I am interested in getting to know other folks with the same interests.  I also want to note I have never been on a forum/blog before.  I am learning this at the same time so please bear with me if I seem to be slow at responding or maybe I am messing something up hopefully not.