Oh, yeah, he also identifies his “bias” as full disclosure.The biggest “annoyances” to me are1- people with 1-3 posts aggressively supporting some guru and attacking people posting negative experiences with said guru2- people pushing their offering only and not engaging in any other discussions3- people participating in forums with a “hidden” agenda or undisclosed bias.4- people asking simple questions the answers to which can be easily obtained with a Google search that they’re too lazy to work5-  salespeople that disguise their product to look like something else, fudge the “numbers” to show an inaccurate comparative return, name the offering “infinity (something) and claim it eliminates taxes, provides liquidity, replaces your banking institution, and creates a “wealth cycle” in a formula used by from Rockefeller to Musk.  

Keep engaging with other investors, taking action and achieving everything you have your sights on.

I too tried to talk to friends and family about this topic but no one wanted to engage. 

I'm looking forward to engaging with other members, learning useful resources, and contributing to conversations.If you have any specific recommendations for a new member like myself, please let me know.

There are many avenues to exhaust including here, your local REIA and your state multi housing association prior to engaging a paid coach.

I'm open to learning from all perspectives and excited to engage in a fruitful discussion that will benefit us all in our real estate endeavors.Looking forward to hearing from you all!

You already have some tools in your toolbox....no pun intended.Now, you simply have to work on the other elements to progress your REI pursuit.Ok, now that you have taken your initial step, below are some quick links to get engaged. http://www.biggerpockets.com/startherehttp://www.biggerpockets.com/meethttps://www.biggerpockets.com/alertsHow to Use @Mentions on BiggerPocketshttps://www.biggerpockets.com/ruleshttps://www.biggerpockets.com/termshttps://www.biggerpockets.com/inviteshttps://www.biggerpockets.com/perkshttps://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/categoriesREI books suggested by BPershttp://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2013/04/14/best-real-estate-books/?

Hello Danny - Sorry to hear about your initial challenges engaging RE agents thus far. 

I ran the numbers on many properties.2) I engaged with many lenders to find a rate that was best for us.3) Negotiated purchase of furnishings at a discounted rate to expedite listing the house for STR/MTR.

As a homeowner, staying engaged with your HOA’s communications is key.