Welcome from Round Rock.  

Jeff;Thank you for the info, perfect.You rock, Don't care what they say bout you.

It takes the emotion out of it and will often expose you to the truth behind what popular bloggers may otherwise advocate.

REI meetings`and materials appear to be the most popular, the organization is well established in the investor trenches. 

We have had many, many clients from the various courses, classes and seminars by all of the popular gurus.  

The more popular recommendations that aren't specifically about RE per se are Rich Dad, Poor Dad, Think and Grow Rich, The E-Myth Revisited, and the 4 Hour Workweek.  

I'm from Rock Hill SC.

There is not a lot here employment-wise but it's becoming a more popular bedroom community for NYC.

This is the best scenario.Now, if there is a revival in the popularity of the hula-hoop in the next 12-months and the local hula-hoop factor doubles its workforce, housing demand tightens and the value of our house jumps to $115K by January 31, 2018, the option holder exercises his/her option, buys the house at $105K (for a total of 17.5K) and smiles like a Cheshire cat.    

Your time here will be well spent.Since you didn't mention a specific area of interest, I added links to the three most popular niches for you to select one or all.http://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2013/02/22/buying-rental-property/ (how to buy a rental property) http://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2014/01/07/flipping-houses/ (step by step guide to flips)https://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2015/01/31/ultimate-beginners-guide-real-estate-wholesaling-2/ (Ultimate beginners guide to wholesaling)Now that you have made the move, below are some links that will help with the navigation of the site. http://www.biggerpockets.com/startherehttp://www.biggerpockets.com/meethttps://www.biggerpockets.com/alertsHow to Use @Mentions on BiggerPocketshttps://www.biggerpockets.com/ruleshttps://www.biggerpockets.com/termshttps://www.biggerpockets.com/inviteshttps://www.biggerpockets.com/perkshttps://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/categorieshttps://www.biggerpockets.com/courses/a-beginners-introduction-to-real-estate-investing (video courses)https://www.biggerpockets.com/real-estate-investing (Ultimate beginner's guide to REI)Before your 1st purchase, please ensure you visit the below link for some tips.https://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2014/12/19/real-estate-investing-success-smart-tips/REI books suggested by BPershttps://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2015/11/13/7-real-estate-books-beginner-investors/ (7 absolute must read books for beginner REIs)http://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2013/04/14/best-real-estate-books/?