@Tom Stine you need to cross the Rockies - better deals on the western slope. 

I have spoken to some Turnkey companies and crossed several off my list...

James Green great thoughts!

I'll disagree with the general premise that those who can't - teach, but completely understand the notion that some gurus are "preying" on green-eyed investors. 

I'm currently reading @David Greene's "Long-Distance Real Estate Investing" and if you haven't read it, I HIGHLY recommend it whether or not your properties are in another state or in your backyard, he deploys a great system and I plan to steal many of his tricks.My focus is on commercial multifamily properties right off the bat (5-10 unit range). 

So I came a cross a listing for a golf course in my area for sale, although I would like to purchase this my self I know I have no funding to make this happen, I would have to wholesale this to another investor and this leads me to my questions.Are golf courses a good real estate investment?

My wife and I are looking to build on a 1.8 acre lot we own in Green Meadows Estates in Todd. 

The first step will b e the hardest, but I am sure that after I make a move, I will feel more confident in my capabilities and hopefully (fingers crossed) continue to make smart decisions.I know what you mean when you said the more research you did, the less confident you got. 

I have listened to podcasts where David Greene has shared his experience with long distance investing using BRRR saying it's not that different than investing locally.

They think their house is worth more than the 3 most desperate realtors would price it at.They attract buyer's looking for a bargain price.There is no common ground.What they don't understand is that as a Buyer why would you not be represented by an agent: who listens to their needs, suggests neighborhoods, finds them the best lender, makes appointments, drives them around, takes them out for lunch, consults them and provides CMAs, writes up the offers, knows the best home inspector and coordinates the inspections, appraisals, works with lender and tirle company, negotiates repairs, reviews everything and makes sure all i's and t's are crossed and dotted, set's up closing and brings a bottle of wine - FOR FREE!