As to background and fingerprints, I have no objections at all.

It will not be a formal contract or agreement but something where both parties understand the objective. 

While I'm not certain about your current real estate objectives, I can assure you that this is an excellent platform to enhance your knowledge and connect with others in the field.

So you'll have to analyze your options based on your goals/objectives from REI.

But, currently looking around the Saint Cloud area where I could do room rentals for college students or into the twin cities area, but the property insurance and taxes are a lot higher there. 

This is actually biased media with an objective (including Tampa Bay Times).

She is incredibly knowledgeable on the Twin Ports market and real estate investing in general.

Only you know which locations will fit with the lifestyle part of your objectives so you'd select the places that work for you first.2.

This emphasis on scaling as quickly as possibly means you’re going to become a door chaser and you will look for markets that cater to that objective which normally means weak underlying fundamentals.   

Remember, no system is perfect, so avoid the temptation of constantly chasing after the next shiny object.