i believe you should forge ahead with your plan and be encouraged.  

You already have some experience, now you simply have to work on the other elements to progress your REI pursuit.Ok, now that you have taken your initial step, below are some quick links to get engaged. http://www.biggerpockets.com/startherehttp://www.biggerpockets.com/ubghttp://www.biggerpockets.com/meetSetting up Keyword AlertsHow to Use @Mentions on BiggerPockets25 Tips for Real Estate SuccessHowever, this site thrives on interactions and as such we encourage two way exchanges and look forward to educational and thought provoking ideas relevant to REI.

I appreciate all the tips and encouragement.

There are plenty of tools out there on the market, I know, I bought a few however, the interaction with another member is what I was missing, and those tools don't provide people to talk with or even, just read about their complications.  

This site thrives on interactions and as such we encourage two way exchanges and look forward to educational and thought provoking ideas relevant to REI.

I appreciate the advice and encouragement! 

thank you all for the encouraging words :) it means a lot to me.

@Shea O'NealWelcome to BiggerPockets, a place to interact with a vibrant REI group, learn the real estate business and language at near zero cost.

It does give me that boost of encouragement to step out and then that "F" word hits me like a bag of bricks. 

So that encourages me to update I guess ... ha ha!