new member with very little knowledge

[Alan G.]

Hello All,

I'm a new member and new to real-estate. I work full time as a law enforcement officer and want to learn more about real estate. I don't want a real estate license and not looking to be a real estate agent.

I'm very interested in buying land/acreage  with little down payment in the western US. Oregon, Washington , Arizona and Idaho. Also, I don't want to spend what little money I have on DVDs or someones "proven technique ".   I'm very eager to learn and would love any advice you have for me.

Thank you 

Alan