@Bryan Carleton @Justin Freeman is a CPA out of Brewer, a real estate investor, a BP guy, and lives and breathes taxes.

I have for the last year been reading, studying, eating, breathing all things real estate.

Take a deep breath,...and realize that starting at square one again isn't taking a step backwards. 

Take a deep breath. 

I really want to live and breathe the area, and larger areas i.e. indianapolis feel a bit intimidating to me, also the amount of turnkey companies in this area makes me fear for ability to get good deals from afar.

You want an attorney who lives and breathes lending and securities, and preferably in the state you are lending.This is not unlike finding a doctor, CPA, or any other professional.

Step outside into a pristine Island Environment 5000 miles away from civilization never before touched by Man...you are breathing mold spores in.

We placed a bid at $92,500 and held our breath for 3 days just knowing we were going to be out bid. low and behold agent called and said we won!

Was it a leap of faith holding your breath or did you have someone walk you through it?

You can also consider investing in syndications with experience ppl who eat, sleep, breathe apartment investing and have been for years.