I can't recommend enough getting out there and learning as you do each deal and also networking, connecting with mentors, good coaches, podcasts, books, or working for someone you admire in the business.  

This will cause most to shy away from funding you.It is admirable that you wish to jump in - are you confident that you can identify a deal?

Don’t have time, a few reliable freelancers can do the leg work on your behalf.Overall, As cliche as this may sound, real estate investing involves risk, and I admire your proactive move in evaluating properties before making any investment decisions. 

It does an admirable job of describing one of my favorite features among many others: keyword alerts.

I enjoy studying the successful people I admire by reading their biographies and autobiographies.

I admire your energy and zeal and hesitate to be a nay-sayer but please keep a dose of reason in your plans.

Coastline, 4 seasons, just the right amount of rain, mountains for days mmmmmmm *it just smells of freedom* (ok, I'm probably describing NH more than I am all of NE, but that's because of my admiration for the state, lol. 

@Ben Kirchner, Although the effort to prepare your own taxes is admirable, you have to admit that if preparing a return which now has two investment properties makes you feel uncomfortable, may be it is the time to have a professional do it for you. 

While the 1000 post count is admirable, the greater achievement is the high vote to post ratio.

Helping a friend out is admirable and I might be inclined for a short and pre described amount of time.