Our Omaha REIA doesn't focus on education like most clubs do but Andy and his wife run the club on their own and do a fantastic job with what I imagine to be very limited resources of time and money. 

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Between the refineries or the Navy base close by, and the fantastic schools and low, low crime rate, it's place that more are more families are looking for. 

Sounds fantastic!

I see all these houses at auction and at fantastic prices.

I have utilized NetWorth in Austin on a few deals and they have been fantastic. 

I have a fantastic opportunity as all of my expenses for at least the next 3 months have been paid for, so I would absolutely appreciate any advice for how to maximize this time for jump-start my career. 

Hope everyone is having a fantastic morning!!!

Another fantastic reply.

First there is @Ann Bellamy and @Nick Aalerud that host free, fantastic, informative meetings called Black Diamond.