For that reason (& other reasons like no one was meeting even online), I started Real Estate Rocks. 

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If it is a emotional support dog (basically a pet with papers they buy online, mostly to find a way to get a pet into a rental), ask for documentation from a local medical professional (NOT anything online). 

They put alot of the meetings online as well with information that comes from them.

Also available on all your favorite places to listen and buy music online 😅  JD you've gotta use your Moderator powers and talk to the BP leadership about creating an award for most wrestling gifs posted in the forums.

I attend one in Frederick which is online right now. 

I joined this community because I want to get my hands dirty and not just meet people online but form some real connections and try to provide value back to those that are willing to offer me advise and guidance, and even encouragement.So, this is my current situation:Back in 2020 I was one of the fortunate ones who purchased real estate when prices were still low (compared to today) and interest rates where at 3% or below.

It's the basic formula for selling an online course that teaches you nothing you cannot learn on your own.

Networking, local meetups, door knocking, mailers, wholesalers, online forums specific to your area of interest.  

There were weekly group video phone calls that despite usually only having 5-10 people online I could never get a question answered leaving me to believe they were pre recorded.