The good news is that equity fund activity is way down from the last few years.

I see that you were active duty military as well.

@Mike WallaceAny brokerage activities will have to cut the broker in technically, as the fees are paid to the broker not you the agent.

I'm an active RE agent in Los Angeles, have plenty of sales/rehab/build experience, but really only know my local market.  

I'm in grad school right now so I don't have much free time for REI at the moment but if anyone has any suggestions for a new newbie, especially former or active duty investors, I would love to hear them.

Hey I recently bout a property from a active seller in my town.

I am an active duty member in the military so I am really looking for some advice from those who have a full time job or are in the military (maybe certain perks I am unaware of).I found out about BiggerPockets through their Podcasts.

I am actively looking in Milwaukee, and like @Nicole Pettis mentioned, those areas still have some potential. 

When I moved back home I made the active decision to provide The Dalles with affordable housing.

There is an impressive precinct where the heart of the activity once was.