One for passive income and one for the active side of things.  

I've talked to a few friends who are actively in the business and I'm very intrigued and I've blazed through the ultimate beginner's guide as well. 

You get a realtor license but you can not perform real estate activities. 

There are a number of active posters here from Greeley so you will certainly find some folks with knowledge in your area.

If you have active deals going, then the actions will come on their own. i.e.: If you need to close, your agent/attorney will let you know what to do.

BRRRR(R) (I can never remember how many R's there should be) seems like a good fit and strategy for me.I started actively looking and analyzing opportunities about 2 months ago and have put in a few offers but nothing seems to stick yet. 

Let me know if you have any questions, and I'd be happy to try and offer any other input.Similar to what Scott has said, I'm also beginning to look more actively in northwest Indiana.

I don't have time all day to be contacting repair people, fighting with the tenants, getting stressed out, etc...

Usually lenders will look at the past 2-3 years of real estate activity and a schedule of addresses you closed on to confirm that experience.One way to secure better terms is to partner up with an investor who has recent experience.

Natalie, we moved from Seattle (due to the wonderful continuous gray climate) to sunny Austin 4 years ago and have several rentals in Round Rock and been active in the investment community.