You are way better off reading books and networking in your local area.

In my opinion you will get 1000x more info from the Bigger Pockets podcast, forums, blogs and books.

Connect with @Rick Santasiere or @Filipe PereiraThey should be able to guide you in the right direction in Connecticut. 

Here are some recommendations for you:Find and connect with other BP members that are in your area: http://www.biggerpockets.com/meetSet up keyword alerts to be notified of the topics that interest you: http://www.biggerpockets.com/alertsRead Beginner’s Guide: http://www.biggerpockets.com/real-estate-investingCheck out BP Podcasts: http://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/category/podcast/If you wish to tag someone in the conversation on the forum, type @ followed by their name and then select the name of that person which should appear below the comments box.

Bad press + Bad charma = No for MeEven though it is technically by the book so to speak, politics and public perception could turn a great deal in to a great nightmare.

I've read in various books that one can hire a firm to do the due diligence for you. 

Always on time, good pricing, pulled his own permits and did everything by the book.

Books, podcast, “internship”.

I have started my real estate education by listening to BiggerPockets podcast, reading posted articles, and I have purchased and started reading  several of the BiggerPockets real estate books.

The book was very helpful to fill in some gaps on questions I had.