Make sure you listen to the podcasts and the ultimate beginners guide.

Take a look at some of the suggestions below:Check out the Start Here page http://www.biggerpockets.com/starthereCheck out BiggerPockets Ultimate Beginner's Guide - A fantastic free book that walks through many of the key topics of real estate investing.Check out the free BiggerPockets Podcast - A weekly podcast with interviews and a ton of great advice.

Dakoda, I would first recommend "The Ultimate Beginner's Guide to Real Estate Investing" by BP's Josh Dorkin, which is free on BP or Amazon.  

Make sure to read the Beginner’s Guide: http://www.biggerpockets.com/real-estate-investing

Use the 2% rule as a guide for checks and balance.  

Of course, you need to read The Ultimate Beginners Guide to REI here on BPIf you haven’t already, please read/listen to these books ASAP!

That is my exact plan get a good one on the hook and reel it in with someone guiding me on the motions.

They also have a buyer’s guide that lets you search by the specific service you need.

Make sure to read the Beginner’s Guide: http://www.biggerpockets.com/real-estate-investing

Here are some recommendations for you:Find and connect with other BP members that are in your area: http://www.biggerpockets.com/meetSet up keyword alerts to be notified of the topics that interest you: http://www.biggerpockets.com/alertsRead Beginner’s Guide: http://www.biggerpockets.com/real-estate-investingCheck out BP Podcasts: http://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/category/podcast/If you wish to tag someone in the conversation on the forum, type @ followed by their name and then select the name of that person which should appear below the comments box.