If you haven't yet, be sure to check out the The Ultimate Beginner's Guide to Real Estate Investing and don't forget to set up your Keyword Alerts!

I came across this guide put out by Fannie Mae a few years ago that has lots of great information for all of us landlords and property managers.   

Once you have been an investor for a while your most valuable asset is time.

Good point Robert, I could never find a definitive guide for these designations. 

Ok, now that you have taken your initial step, below are some quick links to get engaged.Since you didn't mention an area of interest, I added links below to three of the most popular niches for you to choose 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) 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/inviteshttps://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/categorieshttps://www.udemy.com/biggerpockets-real-estate-investing-course/ (video with 64 lectures and approx 6hrs of material)https://www.biggerpockets.com/real-estate-investing (Ultimate beginner's guide to REI)REI can be very daunting, but, before you go searching for that 1st buy, please take a few minutes to bone up on the tips in link below.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 REI)http://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2013/04/14/best-real-estate-books/?

There will be many folks who can benefit from your experience, as well as those who are above you and can guide you in your future transactions. 

As noted, you would want a CPA or attorney guiding you through the process and they do not work for free.Find yourself a qualified tax attorney to discuss your plan with.  

Be sure to check out “Learn” for all kinds of useful resources and free how to guides.

@Mark NolanThanks for the welcome Mark, I am quickly learning just how valuable an asset Bigger Pockets truly is.

Definitely a very valuable resource!