You'll learn a tremendous amount here on BP.

Investing in real estate is not an industry I would dabble in without getting a great education because there is tremendous risk.

Congratulations Joel, you're well on your way to tremendous successes in the REI world!  

I personally love the podcasts, but the forums are a tremendous resource with real people.Perhaps you can state where you're from - this way, investors who have that location (city, state for example) will get a notification of your post and might be able to respond.

Tremendous returns can be made simply by an asset increasing with the rate of inflation. 

(Ray Garner/Contributed)Huntsville and Madison County have long had a tremendous reputation when it comes to economic development success.

This market, like any other, has its challenges right now and there is a ton on competition currently, so hooking up with other like-minded individuals and getting that extra education will help tremendously. 

Interacting face to face will help tremendously with forming those critical relationships to aid your progress.

@Jo Kinal Eagle is a great area and is growing tremendously but it also a bit different from other areas around Boise.  

The wealth of knowledge from experienced investors that care to take time out of their busy schedules to give back is tremendous!