You want to focus on markets that work with your plan and also where you have a personal connection with someone, even if you build that on the internet.

So, When one person, the GURU, has a lot of people sending him leads, most don't work out of course, but some do and they are blasted all over the internet.

Because intrastate (single state) offerings must still comply with that state’s securities laws, and because with the internet its difficult for offerings of any size to be limited to investors residing in a single state, the exemption for private placements is the exemption from registration most often used. 

True that. 99% of people will stay on the internet, analyzing deals and doing research but when the time comes to pull the trigger on a deal they'll do absolutely nothing. 

I would try deleting my temporary internet files in your browser.

Learning from agents commonly working with investors is your next opportunity to find a mentor.To be honest, I wouldn't try to find a mentor from random investors on the internet.

• Should utilities, internet, or services like snow removal/lawn care be included, or not?

Then think about writing off your cellphone, your internet, you car, your home office, your tax prep, etc etc etc.  

I can't believe we live under such a tyranny of internet censorship. 

The property feels like you are in the jungle yet is on a paved road with high speed fiber optic internet and within walking distance of great restaurants that are owned and operated by entrepreneurs from around the world.