@Dayton TomisatoThis site has so much to offer, I know that you will find exactly what you are looking for through the networking you spoke about and the just diving into the sites information. 

You can also try putting in a deep channel about 6 : wide with a grate.

I have a deep background and knowledge of trading stocks and FX (currencies) for about 4 years with personal accounts but now want to learn about REI.

If you and your investors go into this assuming things will work out well, you will be in deep doo-doo if things go badly.  

I don't have deep pockets and I'll be going up against pros with deep pockets. 

Sometimes I don't look too deep esp at TARP histories and builder issues, though I should.

Its still something I'm really curious about, I just don't want to find my self waste deep in mud on my first RE project. 

Deep neighborhood knowledge?  

Hope I can take a dive in accumulating real estate properties soon.

In the planning stages:3 bedroom house, super-deep lot and an oversized 2+ car garage with alley acess.