Sorry for the sort of late reply, hope its all going well.If you were me I would invest that money into several small apartment complexes in the Northwest Arkansas area. 

i wish i could go back in time and start over, but hey we ll start somewhere. in a years time i have learned several things things:1.

I have several questions regarding my next steps,  if everyone will bear with me.1) I know how to search the tax records and find some info,  but are there other ways of gathering more contact info?

Hi Alex, I'm still learning myself (although it will always be that way) but now have several properties under contract.

A lot of people have to take the exam several times before passing. 

I'm looking to network with some section 8 landlords that have experience because I have several questions regarding that and whether it is worth looking into.

That works well if you consistently have a job and don't get paid a severance after getting laid off. 

This deal was presented to me by my plumber who has been maintaining this property for several years It is not currently on the market, the owners have become elderly and ill and they are firm on the price.

I have ready several posts that just go off the rails and never actually answer the persons question. 

@Seth Nadreau Honestly, I have talent at several things but real estate really has my interest, and I know it's very profitable in the long run.