Im am planning on looking at the beginners guide this weekend and i will definitely check out the book you recommended.

Might carry on looking  around.

Find out what they're working on and if you can help them out in any way.3) Pick a few neighborhoods in your area that are maybe a little rough but seem to be turning around with some new construction going on. Look

Thanks for the feedback Ryan, looks like I will keep on looking.

So do I act like I attend to live in the home for several years so I can get the loan or do I keep on looking for a lender that will work with me? 

For example, should I focus on looking for attorneys, mortgage brokers/lenders, accountants, and insurance agents within the market I am looking to invest, or would it be more wise to keep them closer to my home?

@Maria LunaThey type of loan you'll be looking at depends on the number of units you decide on. Looking

Following because I planned on looking into this in the summer. 

Hey Aaron,I've worked with quite a few graduates here in Champaign-Urbana (as I am a student myself) on looking for their first few deals (mostly buy and holds).

I'm mostly focusing on looking in Lawrenceburg to start, because it is so easily accessible, but I am very open to suggestions if you have any.