I know as with almost everything in life much of the learning will come from hands on experience but I want to build a the best foundation possible beforehand.

You struggle with managing relationships and understanding human behavior, go read some of your own posts.

Please advise and have a blessed evening.Sincerely, Peter MihelichThe Plan: changing my life by helping others live in better conditions- 

My life is taking an expected turn and I'm in a kind of pinch.

Deferring taxes and upgrading your life!

That will help you "real-life" the knowledge from the books and learn how everyone's journey is different.You seem like you know the journey is long and your new day job is going to be a very important cog in that wheel.

From a quality of life perspective, I've been considering Georgia and the Carolinas.

Here are a few I recommend: "Rich Dad, Poor Dad" by Roberto Kiyosaki; "Set for Life" by Scott Trench; "The Unofficial Guide to Real Estate Investing" by Spencer; "The BiggerPockets Ultimate Beginners Guide" found here on BP; "The Book on Rental Property Investing" by Brandon Tuner.

Here are a few I recommend: "Rich Dad, Poor Dad" by Roberto Kiyosaki; "Set for Life" by Scott Trench; "The Unofficial Guide to Real Estate Investing" by Spencer; "The BiggerPockets Ultimate Beginners Guide" found here on BP; "The Book on Rental Property Investing" by Brandon Tuner.

Using the Whole Life Policy (or Indexed Universal Life) is very powerful.