Starting in the Jacksonville, FL area but am looking to expand the area as I grow.  

I am currently interested in flipping in my current market of Lynchburg, Virginia, even though it is a smaller market, it is quite affordable and Liberty University is growing by leaps and bounds year after year.

This is the best place to grow your knowledge in Real Estate.

My goal is to start REI and learn as I grow in the business.

   Welcome Cameron you are in the right place to be taught and nourished into growing up from newbie to a fully grown real estate investor.

Also I would love to meet some local investors (new and seasoned), property managers & lenders, who I can brainstorm with and bounce ideas off of and get general advice.I look forward to doing business with you and growing our businesses together!

That being said, the location is between two rapidly-growing cities, and if I stay with the property for the long-term, I shouldn’t have any problem with appreciation and growth over the long haul.

@Aaron Lamb,Personally, in your situation, I would a) Get educated (no better place than here)b) Network with real estate investors who are more experienced than youc) Help the experienced real estate investors grow their business by adding value to them.

This is the best place to grow your knowledge in Real Estate.

It might take 5 years, maybe 10 but the place is rapidly changing and improving.