I plan to engage with and learn from Bigger Pockets community.

Looking forward to engaging with everyone!

TBH these circles do speaking engagements as promotional opportunities, it’s a hand shake and “I’ll speak at yours if you speak at mine”.

Stay engaged on the BP forums and listen to podcasts regarding house hacking. 

We don't charge any  up-front fees for this and it shouldn't be necessary, but do watch out for the upfront non-refundable "commitment fee" or "engagement fee."

The attorney representing the owners of the office downstairs were threatening to sue me.So, I engaged my attorney to deal with the issue.  

Yeah I've already engaged with several local banks and have a few term sheets.

However The barrier to entry in the REI teaching business is very low and a lot of bad players join the game.What you describe led me to come up with Ned's Rule of Gurus.The quality of an REI course is inversely proportional to the price

Also, the rule might create an atmosphere of fear, where members are hesitant to engage in open communication or ask questions.

Nick is a sharp investor U may want to see if he will engage you off line for some deeper dive in methods for success