You will find the right people to learn from on bigger pockets, so just stay active.

For contrast to your plan, we have several private money partners lined up for buy and hold rentals and are now actively looking for properties that fit our criteria.

@Nathan Story welcome to BP.One of my big beliefs is that you need to know 1 how to evaluate deals and 2 know your specific market. lots of new investors spend time learning the "Strategies" while that is fun and exciting what gives you the confidence to move forward is truly understanding how to evaluate deals and knowing what they are worth in your marketplace. 

I understand my “why” fully, and I’m excited about the possibly of being financial free.  

My husband and I are really excited to be starting this chapter of our lives and to be a (small) part of the BP family!

Go grab your signs and throw them away.Of, if you're willing to engage in criminal activities to make a buck, look for more profitable opportunities than bandit signs and wholesaling. 

I know @Steven Hamilton II who is very active on here has a second office in Florida.

I'm hoping to bridge my theoretical and macro-level knowledge with the real colour and nuance that comes from being a hand's on and active investor and owner. 

Keeping that 0 deals in mind (and actively looking at making my first), how should I approach this situation?

@Matthew T.To fund any kind of retirement plan, you need earned (active) income.