Bigger Pockets is a great place for education and networking and is full of great content.I recommend that you check out the following resources:1.

Education, networking, market research, and a good exit strategy are crucial for success.Good luck!

Stop chasing guru/mentor “education”, tactics, strategies.  

When it comes to all the cost and growth assumptions one thing I lack is the experience to understand what to expect... so most long term inputs are educated guesses.

Only nearby city that rivals it is Amarillo (2.5hr drive north) and it does not have anywhere near the education infrastructure or $$$ inflow Lubbock has (at least not yet) with Texas Tech and associated schools, SPCC, LCU.

(Example: investing for long-term capital growth for your kids education in 15 years, you have $200K to play with, you want to be an active investor in a market within 3 hours of you).

It is a great resource to get started, and I guarantee you can make it happen with some education/solid team.

I’ve been focused on continuous education rather than taking action, but you’re right.. actually doing it will provide better experience and knowledge.

Get a fee only advisor, or educate yourself and get rid of a financial advisor altogether. 

What I did was first got educated, then I started finding good deals.