Below, are links that you can review to help sort it out.https://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2015/08/03/fixflip-wholesale-hold-pros-cons/ (pros and cons of 3 niches)https://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2015/09/05/pick-real-estate-investment-strategy-you/ (consideration before picking a niche)And, when you are done you can review the guides to these three niches or only the one you have settled on.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)Now that you have made the move, below are some links that will help with the navigation of the site. http://www.biggerpockets.com/startherehttp://www.biggerpockets.com/meetSetting up Keyword AlertsHow to Use @Mentions on BiggerPocketshttps://www.biggerpockets.com/ruleshttps://www.biggerpockets.com/inviteshttps://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)Before your 1st purchase, please ensure you visit the below link for some tips.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 REIs)http://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2013/04/14/best-real-estate-books/?

I have a couple of people that I've been talking to online that i want to visit and perhaps do a joint venture with.  

I spent the late 70's living in Atlanta and visit whenever I can.

To get a feel for an area without visiting it, I find the maps on Trulia really useful regarding crime, commuting times and area businesses. 

Your time here will be well spent.You didn't mention a specific niche, so I took the liberty to add the below guides for flips, buy and hold as well as wholesaling from which you can pick one or all, while waiting for a local connection as an intern.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)Now that you have made the move, below are some links that will help with the navigation of the site. http://www.biggerpockets.com/startherehttp://www.biggerpockets.com/meetSetting up Keyword AlertsHow to Use @Mentions on BiggerPocketshttps://www.biggerpockets.com/ruleshttps://www.biggerpockets.com/inviteshttps://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)Before your 1st purchase, please ensure you visit the below link for some tips.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 REIs)http://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2013/04/14/best-real-estate-books/?

I grew up in CDA and usually visit every other weekend or so.

I visit Cleveland 4 times a year,, sometimes more.We have software in place to keep everyone organized.

Tomorrow - Monday January 4, 2016 will be the first meeting of the year for the Atlanta REIA.Time to come and visit.

@Manuel Savorelli I highly recommend visiting the area you are thinking of investing in, and by all means meet with the people - be they RE agent, turnkey provider or?

go visit him and get a sense of how busy he is at some other site he is working on.