The numbers are much healthier if I can get the house for at least $125K.

One is $28 for a year membership and then $15 per monthly dinner and you pick up tons of valuable information at these meetings plus a delicious meal is included.

I want something like biggerpockets where there isn't always some pitch to buy a "system" or just a bunch of sharks looking for their next meal.

Just starting out, saving and getting your credit as good as it can be, inviting nearby investors to coffee or a meal, and volunteering or partnering with people doing what you want to do are practical steps, in addition to learning.

So I hear plenty of stories about markets these days which are much healthier than the one I’m in for new construction and it makes me wonder what the real barriers are to being successful from a distance.

I'm an amateur bodybuilder so I cook and eat between 6-10 meals/day depending on what my goals are so I spend a lot of time in the kitchen, usually I cook once or twice/day, but there have been times where I cooked more.

Even if it's a non-profit the person has to put limits with their time on helping people learn the business so they can grow their own.This is why I like BP.People can log on at their leisure and learn something new everyday.No driving,no meal costs,no excessive drain on time for the day,no hard sell,etc.I or anyone else can post great information on here and tons can read it with new people everyday.

Motel room  meals out.. etc etc.I know when I go from PDX to the south be it atlanta or whatever it cost me 1500 to 2000 per trip.. of course I buy a first class ticket so my air fare is a little, but I get a free checked bag :)  Its one months rent in most markets to visit your property but if you have multiple properties then things get cheaper  but still a cost

They have a good meal too!

I paid for the meal, and it was well worth it.