http://www.biggerpockets.com/meetAlso, be sure to set up “keyword alerts” to notify the topics that interest you. 

The topics looks like they would be great for someone starting out, and I'm also really looking for a chance to meet other investors, but I'm curious if anyone has any experience with this class and if they can relate it here?

Bigger Pockets topped (or at least nearly topped) a Google search on whatever my first Real Estate topic was, and I browsed through a few articles.

You may want to set up some “keyword alerts” to notify the topics that interest you the most.All the best to you!

Listen to all the podcasts (specially mine) :-)http://Biggerpockets.com/show65Flipping is good and there are other strategies that are great depending on the property you get and the area it is in.Every week I update BP Nation on what happens to my real estate business:http://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/223/topics/183...

@Anthony Simboli Sounds like a 203K loan would be something to look into based on the situation you outlined. 

http://www.biggerpockets.com/meetAlso, be sure to set up “keyword alerts” to notify the topics that interest you. 

Welcome to BP @Nathan GalvanFinancing will be the biggest thing you want to get in line for a purchase like you outlined. 

You may want to set up some “keyword alerts” to notify the topics that interest you the most.All the best to you!

Here are a few recommendations for you:Find and connect with other BP members that are in your area: http://www.biggerpockets.com/meet Set up keyword alerts to be notified of the topics that interest you: http://www.biggerpockets.com/alertsWishing you the best!