Should I attend the funeral (to pay my respects, obviously, not to talk business)?

So you pay to enter.. and boom, you pay for the product and the club gets even more money.I only attend those that are 100% no GURUs and no sales allowed. 

No membership fees to attend any Hobby Millionaire meeting

Call the hard money lenders in your area and ask for phone numbers of good wholesalers they work with and make loans to often.Also,you can attend local real estate investment club meetings and meet wholesalers directly.I wouldn't trust Craigslist to find someone to mow my lawn quite frankly.

Attend on of the best REIA's in the country right here in Orlando  Your first meeting is free to attend.

Read books on investing in real estate, listen to the podcasts, attend webinars and stay active on the forums while connecting with other investors in your area and pick a niche.

I have attended all but one of the Investor club meetings over the last few months...they have been great!

As stated above, except for any food or drink you order there is no charge to attend.

Read books on investing in real estate, listen to the podcasts, attend webinars and stay active on the forums while connecting with other investors in your area and pick a niche.

She also give classes on tax deeds that I attended and she come to most of the major cities in Alabama.