This worked for me tremendously because I stopped worrying about what I need to do after contact and focused more on getting first deal.

Over a dozen years of working in this niche, we have worked with thousands of clients who are tremendously pleased they made the switch to a self-directed plan. 

I have found this site to be a tremendous resource for all things REI.

There is a tremendous amount of free information on their website. 

A good agent with knowledge on this area of the country can help you tremendously, but you should define your goals first so whatever agent you go with can help you better. 

I have 3 children as well which work as tremendous motivation to find deals and keep investing.  

That's a great saying for gurus from the front of the room, not a practice for real life.Congrats on all your successes and your tremendous life lessons.

I've heard before that job and population growth was something to look at but never knew where to find the info at yet so that is of tremendous help.

This means around the 1st of the year there is a temporary boom of unqualified renters entering the market and to make matters worse the temperature normally drops tremendously which increases the danger of frozen pipes or high utility bills (choose one or the other) insurance agents tend to frown upon vacancies... 

It will answer a tremendous amount of questions for you.As far as hidden fees go there aren't ever hidden fees.