If you already have a presence as a local agent, or withing your sphere it may help slingshot your progress forward.

I still do that as much as possible to network with my sphere and keep growing it. 

Who is in your personal and business sphere?

Columbus Ohio is pretty much one big OZ.

Still was getting my sphere/network in place at this point What was the outcome?

#1 best, cheapest, most profitable resource is your sphere. 

Make sure everyone in your sphere, neighborhood, place of worship, clubs/groups know what you do.  

I am not willing to make any forecast as of yet, and I and those around me say "oh wow, you the "Oz" who predicts the un-predictable, will dare a call on the most wild of call, not willing to even say anything, holly-cow that's not good", yeah, exactly.

What I am doing: 1) Talking to 5 people a week in my sphere of influence asking them for referrals and if they want to sell. 2) Handing my business card out to two random people a day and let them know that I will give them $500 for everyone they refer that goes through. 3) Door knock 10 strategic houses a week (FSBO, Pre-foreclosure, Make Me Move on Zillow, or any house in my neighborhood)By the way if you have any tips or advice please let me know!!

Do everything you can to learn and grow independently and when you happen to come across specific challenges, then reach out to your network sphere to consult.