Trust me when i say you will not be disappointed with making this decision when you do start breeding :)
I'm located in Maryland right now, so virginia and PA is really the farthest i go. there are a ton of breeders i can recommend to purchase animals from though if you want someone reliable with quality animals (the inquiry section of the forum is sweet too).
With some of the money you've got saved up, definately buy the VPI book, if you need it PM me and ill get you a link to it. I have it and im barely half way through it right now. its the best book for EVERYTHING though.