There are usually lectures that can help you be informed about various topics in real estate, and if you introduce yourself and ask others about their investing, you might meet the person that can help you out as well.One other thing, listen to the podcasts here on Bigger Pockets: they can give you a lot of information as well, and are super entertaining.Lastly, be sure to stay active in the forums: it's a great way to learn and to connect with others!

Then all of the activities of the trust and the LLC are reported on your personal tax return so the IRS disregards those entities anyway and sees you as the true taxpayer anyway. 

I have learned a ton from them, including which niche I am most interested in.Be active in the forums: you both learn and have opportunities to build connections with others.

I've read that one exception that allows someone to keep their VA Loan active and purchase another house is if you have a growing family.

looking to be a passive or active investor? 

OlenaI am an active investor in Greenville SC and do have a Broker in Charge license in South Carolina.

I started taking action while I was still active duty so do your research and don't be afraid to make some mistakes. 

welcome @Aaron Galat stay active on Bigger Pockets.  

Originally posted by @Jay Hinrichs:now i was over in Hawaii last week and my host has been buying   tax free state of Hawaii bonds which according to him have been yielding 4 to 5%I'm betting that every place you go, real estate and finance pops up in the conversation somehow...

I am currently serving on active duty in the Army.