I'm new to all of this and i guess been shy about even though I don;t have a shy personality, but great advice and kind of weight off the shoulders on what to do and how to get from A to B.

As a former baseball player myself (pac-10, well 12 now), I know the commitment it takes to be successful there...

It's such a blessing to the committed men and women of our armed services.  2nd, wow, what a busy day for a part time investor.  

Remember that you ahve access to a wealth of information, guidance and resources here at BP and don;t be afraid to come here to ask for any and/or all of it if you need to.

Folks here, as you can already see, are very generous with information and all are committed to your success.

Did you dot all your i's and cross all your t's?

@Brandon SmothermanWelcome to the vibrant BP community, where you will find like minded individuals committed to REI and also helping others succeed.You didn't mention a niche of interest, so I added three links below for your reading please and selection.http://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2013/02/22/buying-rental-property/ (how to buy a rental property)http://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2014/01/07/flipping-houses/ (step by step guide to flips)https://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2015/01/31/ultimate-beginners-guide-real-estate-wholesaling-2/ (Ultimate beginners guide to wholesaling)Your time on this social media site will be well spent.You have taken the 1st step by announcing your readiness and commitment to embark on a REI career.Whether you pursue, wholesale, rehab & fIip or buy and hold it's up to you to decide.The bottom line is that you must take action to start.

@Benjamin KopfWelcome to the BP community, where you will find like minded individuals committed to REI and also helping others succeed.Your time on this social media site will be well spent.I see that you are in search of a mentor and that's great, but, in the interim you can bone up on the basics so that your mentor's time will be focused on higher level learning.

You need to make sure you are not committing usury.  

I also now wonder if these are the type of people that would commit insurance fraud just to get a few extra dollars.