In person they're more apt to give you ideas of what you could do or even if it is possible.You might also start watching or going to the P&Z meetings to hear the discussions.   

Days on market for properties has increased by about 40%.The condo market is one we are still watching closely.

We have been doing our homework, educating ourselves by reading books and watching educational videos online about how to better structure a company/ies for real estate investing.

So...I keep watching youtube or hearing of "experts" and I get excited and look into them more and then find out its a free ebook, then a "training session" where someone tries to sell you something...that takes me back to these forums to read reviews and here I am...I know I want and need a coach. 

I love florida phenomenal market but I just have been watching. 

Perhaps a tip on legal issues to watch out for when buying foreclosures?

Pre charge your tenant and watch the meter.

But definitely something to watch out for.  

Listen to podcasts, watch online seminars, network, find a mentor, and use software for managing properties and tools to analyze deals.Start your first investment on a small scale, like buying a single house to rent out or a small apartment building.

having cut my teeth with a HML in Oakland Ca in the mid 80s  I have watched this transformation of how the industry is marketed.