There are plenty of markets where you can pick up foreclosures for $20k or less.

I was just wondering if there was anyone living near Nassau County who has been in real estate for some time and wouldn't mind me taking him/her out for some coffee so I can pick his/her brain for a bit.

A great way to pick the brains of other investors in our area is to attend several of the monthly meetups.  

That doesn't include a random attorney somewhere.  

Missoula is surrounded by mountains and is quite landlocked but my realtor and I have an area picked out that is bound to grow due to some new amenities in the area.

@Curtis Yoder - thanks for the thoughts. yeah, after searching to buy for a few month... the prices seem to be up there. so we gave up and going to continue renting... and hopefully pick up some investment properties with my deposit money.  

You don't want to get sued for injuries on the job because the contractor picked up some random guy at Home Depot and he's not covered under any workers comp. insurance.

I know other investors who won't buy anything older than 1950 (or pick a year).

Great time to get into the market and there are plenty of educational portals to pick from once you decide what direction you decide is your best route.

Picking the best option has a lot of factors..