Just be mindful the reverse exchanges tend to be more expensive than a traditional 1031 exchange.

Quote from @Brian Gaiss: Hello, newbie to real estate investing, but looking forward to learning and networking with like minded individuals.

As you get closer to investing, network through meetups and online communities to learn from others.

Also from what I've read online breaking into the insurance side of things sounds like it requires cold calling and building relationships with those reps vs just registering property in database and waiting.

That does not mean they are selling to you or maybe change their mind altogether. 

I’m all in for sharing insights and learning from other like-minded people.

I plan on splitting this land into two 1.5 acre lots as there is enough road frontage, but I'm concerned that someone could show up and want to start drilling in the backyard.I think someone wanting to drill is unlikely for the following reasons:- the original owners are probably dead and the ownership is split between inheritance to multiple people- the lot is too small for them to mess with- there is only a single active well/pump within 30 miles from what I can see online.

It is a good group of like minded investors and I think the value you would gain there would be very beneficial as you get started. 

Here is a list of many things you need photos of that won't be available online:1.

Haven't decided yet but the opportunity is there.My objective in the real live examples is to open up your mind about how to work with investors and it's not always about showing them a fix and flip deal.