They're many qualified individuals here depending on what you're trying to do.If you want questions answered I can try my best to help.  

I deployed to Iraq in 2007 and read Rich Dad Poor Dad.  

Trying to start one from scratch you haven't vetted the individuals in attendance. 

I've bought and read many books on the topic from Rich Dad Poor Dad, Millionaire Real Estate Investor and several books on flipping.

I'm looking to share my resources and learn from other individuals as well.

You will receive an Addict award along with a habit; as well as learning and retaining useful real estate information without struggling.Bigger Pockets has various resources such as: ebooks, forums, blogs, webinars, podcasts, keyword alerts, an awards system, a learn section, colleagues, informative people in many fields of real estate, and more.We are considered to be the average of the 5 people we spend the most time with so connect with REIA meetings, accountability partners, and mastermind groups to engage with individuals interested in real estate investing.At the bottom of this page is a list with help in it.

Also, I am looking to wholesale properties in the Indianapolis market since it looks promising based on some of my research.Let's connect, I would like to partner with like minded individuals and share success in the near future.

Finally, a friend of mine recommended Rich Dad Poor Dad and it caused a paradigm shift the way I thought. 

I've been reading Robert Kiyosaki's books and my perspective of becoming and being wealthy & rich have changed.

@Rich Hupper, here is a thread that discusses IRR - even though the thread title is a misnomer:- https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/311/topics/25...I don't know that "loss to rent" is any specific extra cost that you haven't already allowed for (but @Will Barnard might respond).