Will Barnard As an experienced entrepreneur (novice REI) I agree.

I just hate to be one that sits back and does nothing like many others that I know which go on to social media boards and vent about the issues. 

Martin ,,the other thing is folks that get scammed are usually quite reluctant to post about it.. one they don't want to be embarressed that they sent 500.00 to that nice person on BP who promised them a private money loan at 5% interest for 30 years with nothing down and no real credit.. this is RAMPANT on all social media from BP to Linkdin to Facebook.

I am new to Real Estate.I am currently overwhelmed with the options available and which step I should take first.I am an entrepreneur and Accountant and all I keep thinking is "what's the problem so I can present a solution?"

It’s a Social networking group.http://www.meetup.com/SeattleInvestorsClub/ - Meetings are held once a month in Renton.

Unlike passive rental income, the income from an active trade or business is subject to self employment tax (a nasty 15% tax commonly referred to a "social security and medicare" by working folks).

Never apologize for being an entrepreneur... it's always a learning process - keep on learning.2.

-As was mentioned above, there is definitely a growing demographic of socially conscious individuals that make up the Salt Lake City population and may very well prefer the swamp cooler due to its lower impact/costs to run. 

Great to be here. Looking to learn from all of you in this exciting world of Real Estate...Good luck...!!

I am an entrepreneur and have learned not to just jump into things and make hasty decisions.