We're really just starting our research and trying to suck in all the information we can but I hope to network and meet some people here that might help us on our way and possibly avoid some simple mistakes!

Here are some good places to start: http://www.biggerpockets.com/meet- find and connect with other BP members that are in your area.http://www.biggerpockets.com/alerts - Set up keyword alerts to be notified of the topics that interest you.And, of course thehttp://www.biggerpockets.com/forums - ask any question about real estate!

I would love to meet up with investors and speak about the current market we are living in and where it is heading.

@Mark Douglas, meeting up some time sounds great.

It's more of partnership than your standard lender-investor relationship. 

You can always refi if it appreciates or you recapture the principle to the standard 75% or 80% LTV. 

With low financials for a first deal; your pitch, passion, and niche will be more important than trying to meet straight numbers.

Welcome @Brendon Norris You can fellow investors near you that you can connect with here https://www.biggerpockets.com/meet

If we don't know you're looking for a house right now, we may forget to call you when we have something that meets your needs.  

I'd highly recommend attending the next KnoxREIA meet next month.