Note, the latter could be small steps, for instance, as little as volunteering in the local community but are they doing it on a regular basis. - do they have a family of their own. it's ok if they don't but it's not ok if for instance they have children they have not seen for five years - that tells you something about a character! 

Also, fire protection for a town (paid or volunteer), water supply (town or well), etc.

*Raises hand to volunteer for the property management slot* Been managing in Provo for almost 18 years.

I am new to real estate investing with no history in investing but so far as what I have been reading. I am willing to learn more from anyone who willing to take my help as well as allow me to be exposed and learn fro...

If you just want to flip a house at a time, maybe find a local investor to work for, volunteer your time and learn that way. 

My wife volunteered to take over and she is doing a great job! 

I wouldn't volunteer to do that ahead of time

Attorney volunteers from the North Carolina Bar Association will take calls from members of the public with law-related questions.

You want volunteer be first human skin test subjects?

They are currently volunteering around the world so I cannot meet them.