Anything I should know about vBulletin before I buy?
 

This is more or less aimed at learning anything special before buying vB. I've already decided on the $85 lease option.

I'm not good with PHP or SQL at all, so unless it's code related, I'll fail hard. :V

Installing and setting it up is very easy. The software comes with a step-by-step guide. Just make sure you know how to CHMOD using your FTP Client (I suggest FlashFXP) and you're good.

Hacks (that's what exta features are called) also come with an easy step-by-step guide on how to install them, but make sure you're using the right hack for the right version of VBB.

Pretty sure you've heard of it, but just in case, have you seen SMF?

It's the best free/open system I've ever seen, and it's pretty easy to work with and mess around with =).