Come to one of our meetings and you will meet a couple of them. 

I’ve learned more about real estate investing since I joined BP than I did my entire life before that.I highly recommend the podcasts: http://www.biggerpockets.com/podcastAlso be sure to visit this page:http://www.biggerpockets.com/starthereHappy networking!

There is a link for a membership to join, is there another way to view them?

I'm here to meet and learn from as many people as I can and offer any help that I can provide.

I'm so excited to join BiggerPockets and begin my real estate investing career.

My two cents: avoid condos because there's a lot you can't do when you join a condo HOA and you don't want your investor freedom restricted.

i gather it's still riskier to buy out of state compared to in your own backyard. 3.) not really a con - but weighing against buying in AL would be that we still have 9 or so months before the move... we could still look and purchase here in our backyard as opposed to waiting...though the deals we see here don't meet the 1% rule, while meeting the 50% rule.

Joined BP about half a year ago, and with the help of knowledge from this great community my wife and I purchased our first home outside of Denver.  

I am in Columbus as well if you would like to meet some time.

I'm greatful to meet you , and maybe network in the future !