Whether or not it is a permanent move is uncertain, but I feel like living in the same area as my investments will allow me to better learn the industry, and once i get real comfortable with everything then i can move where I want.

I've seen problems with sole sourcing in my industry when we as a utility hire many contractors.

J.I have bee in the real estate industry way over 30 years.

I'm thinking working for a propety management company or even as sort of a secretary for a real estate agency could be a decent start to earn a few dollars but more importantly build first hand on the job knowledge of the industry.

I used to consider myself an expert in creative financing techniques as well as using the more conventional means of the banking industry.

We are trying to put transparency to this industry--so many individuals from overseas are getting ripped off, which ultimately hurts investors doing it the right way.

Interested in meeting some people within in the industry in the Omaha area.

We both work in the property management industry that deals with SFR.  

Welcome Brad, I am sure there are many mentors or investors in your local reia that would be willing to answer questions for a fee for your first few deals.However, I would submit that although a mentor is important, what is much much more important in this industry is to begin taking "money making actions" now.

They are overused in the industry and have issues; some of which you have pointed out.