I'm not in NY but let me know if you need anything as business picks up!

They can be picked up anywhere, from a good hotel to a cab to a movie theater seat.

If at all possible, I would love to meet up with you over coffee to pick your brain on REI in general and specifically what you look for in the Columbia area.I'm looking to buy my 3rd investment property in the next 2-3 months so I'm starting the searching process soon.

I've even recently been looking into opportunities in San Antonio, so would love to pick your brain on that market too.  

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.

Definitely would be interested in picking your brain a bit, particularly looking to build a solid team of trades people who specialize in flipping. 

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 had a dream that if its illegal in an area put them out Friday afternoon, pick them up sunday night, put a google voice number on them.)But, I have gotten my most profitable deal from direct mail.Still new, trying to figure out the best way ):

First pick a neighborhood that you are either in or close to.

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.