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

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

Im am planning on looking at the beginners guide this weekend and i will definitely check out the book you recommended.

Great on getting started while in college.Here are some resources I give to newcomers:If you haven’t already listened to the podcasts I’d start there.PodcastsEpisode 108 - Grant Cardone...

It varies on the property your knowledge base and resources if you have a experienced tradesmen at your disposal.

@Alshan San I use a mix of locals, my property manager, Trulia crime map and resources on bigger pockets 

I think the same practice can be used to guide your husband to figure out their "Why."

I created The Ultimate Guide to Grading Cleveland Neighborhoods to give out of state investors like yourself an idea of what's what in our market.

@Mary Jay I empathize totally with your sentiments about your job, you wouldn't believe me if I told you the story of my last one, but you have to hit pause for a minute because you're all over the place.What I'm hearing you say is that you want to quit your job so you can go do something else/better... in order to do that you need to have other resources and income. 

I live out of state but my father is a real estate agent in the area down there and my mother is there as well so we have resources.