Please click on the links, give them a read, and share your thoughts in the comments.First is a post that I feel will help not get overwhelmed with the amount of info that is here on BP:https://www.biggerpockets.com/blogs/5868/52761-the-simple-guide-to-getting-started-on-bp The second is a post that will help get you focused with your real estate investing goals:https://www.biggerpockets.com/blogs/5868/52743-im-new-to-bp-any-advice-would-be-appriciatedThe last one is a post that will help you choose an “investor friendly” real estate agent.

Keep it simple, and keep interest out of it if possible. i.e. 200,000 purchase price, 10 grand down and 100 payments of $2k.

It sounds fine to me, but I don't know how I would pick a cap. 

Its not Sexy or fast , but it will get you there, and many to pick from in many markets.

I would also love to connect with an experienced investor in this market to pick their brain, so please feel free to connect with me on BP.

Even if you're picking these properties up for $50k each, you'll only be able to get 2 of them. 

So if  you find someone who is trustworthy and can make the process simple maybe that's worth a couple of bucks somewhere.

I'm sure there must be a reason you are picking a place thousands of miles from home to invest (not what I would suggest) but - I would travel to the area, spend a couple of days getting to know the place, and attend a REIA meeting to meet some fellow investors before I'd through a bunch of money at it.

It's a simple goal and something I think most people have the idea of when they are getting started.

I am currently working with investors in the Slidell and New Orleans area and would love to share any leads I pick up with you.