We are very excited about the deal, but i have a question.  

Exciting!

because I teach school until the evening, will be traveling throughout the summer, and will be supporting my wife through a pretty rigorous nursing program in the fall.

I ask the above because I think many of these parts are much more attractive during the busy weekends when people travel to these areas.Which would make me ask the question what is your hold strategy?

I'm excited to have joined this amazing site to share info, learn from others, and meet new people.  

Just read everything you can, do not buy programs from gurus (they all sound amazing), see which area of real estate really gets you excited and learn everything you can about it.

Seasoned residential listing agent based in West Valley of Phoenix, AZ, excited to be part of the BP community.  

How exciting!!

I am nervous/intrigued/excited about this as an opportunity.Although I am going to try my best to learn fast, I thank you all in advance for excusing any ignorant questions I ask.

Once you identify the market your interested in, then narrow your choices to markets that you would like to visit frequently that way you enjoy visiting your homes and catching tax breaks for business travel.