My wife and I are currently buy and hold investors in Northern New Jersey but we are exploring the possibility of moving back to my wife's home city of Portland, OR within a year to 2 year timeframe.We are interested in spending a day viewing multi-family / apartments complexes.

Of course if you're just starting to explore an area after you've closed your sale then you should feel a bit of heat. 

I've considered going ahead and getting my realtors license and working for a broker for a few years to save up funds - but I'm still exploring options.Current plan.As of now I'm focusing on three main directives: become familiar with industry lingo/terms, reap the maximum amount of knowledge from free resources via BP podcasts, forums, the UBG, etc. and most importantly save cash so I can start investing ASAP. 

I'd explore the Network and Learn tabs! 

I'm still exploring how investing in real estate will mesh with those values.  

Let them explore the place on their own and notice where they go first.

@Michael NorrisThere are plenty of tutorials on IRR, NPV and related concepts if you google for them. At

Do not go for the no money down, no credit schemes you will have plenty of time to explore those later.

The second three had been returned (unused) by another buyer and Lowe's couldn't sell them at the regular price. 

Such a plan can also invest in traditional stocks, etc.If you are self employed in any way, you would want to explore the Solo 401k format.