But consumers all are on the site for free where real estate agents are constantly hawked to buy leads or participate in what is now a 35-40% referral business for unvetted leads who think they are contacting the listing agent.Their business model has always been flawed.

There's a standard syndication that goes out to sites like Zillow, Redfin etc that is included when it is listed in the MLS; hence why people can find properties from across the country. 

If you don't fall within that category a knowledgeable local real estate agent can be an excellent resource.

Over time, I have go to staples and with resources like Minoan, I've brought the price down a bit.  

There's a meetup that's shown on the BP site.

If you’re looking for more info, I’ve got some great resources I can share.

I know I might be out of your area, but I’d be more than happy to share any resources or information you might need.

BiggerPockets is full of resources designed to help you along your journey, whether you are just getting started or a seasoned investor.

The site has changed tremendously. 

I have been working with my contractor about 23 years now and when we get involved in a project I go to the site at least 4-5 times per week.