While I'm on the lookout for my first deal I've been building a small network.

@Kareem DanielsJoin a local real estate investors association and network to find a mentor. 

I have seen costs vary widely from contractor to contractor and you want to go in with all eyes wide open. 

There is also the added bonus of networking with future colleagues in the class, finding accountability partners, etc.I got licensed online with real estate express.

Networking with local investors and real estate agents is essential.Good luck!

This one will be interesting, in mountain view and it is very active. https://www.meetup.com/San-Jose-Real-Estate-Networking-Club/...

A few Facebook groups that I network in have shared that they have colleagues that hired them and were not pleased.

I've been blessed to have networked with a lot of nurses, management, and recruiters with my position.

NETWORK!!!

I used to agree jay but after our most recent transaction with them they aren't a fair intermediary they represent the buyers yet claim not to on transactional paperwork and also use their network against builders. a little manipulative.