May meet some likeminded people, next weeks topic is flipping.

They’re great people to have on your team.

The truth is, you'll need some initial capital regardless of your venture unless you're experienced in negotiating and leveraging creative financing opportunities.

Here is a consolidated list of counties in Idaho to invest.Investing in real estate in Idaho can be highly rewarding, particularly in counties experiencing robust growth and development.

Although my wife and I are excited, I know that we could be doing more to grow our money (I also know that many people don't tie in equity to NW, and these numbers are skewed if we keep our home forever).

However that is a long time to just wait, maybe get your RE license and help people buy and sell homes and mabye you'll realize its more fun than being a property manager. 

@Ned CareyThis right here - great point on registered agentHonestly (posted this prior) people 100% think they are more important than they really are and nobody cares who you are.

So I’m looking for advice from experienced investors.

That can be the reason some people have differing opinions on how each group should operate in the real estate investment space.

Look into areas where lots of people want to rent, with good schools and low crime.