I have organized what I believe to be some very valuable information and relationships about the economy and real estate, and will be posting updates about the San Francisco Bay Area marketplace here periodically.

REI is a team sport, I encourage you to focus on your strengths. 

Many people's paths are very organic in nature as they enter the investing world and it takes a while to get your feet wet and find your way.

I the the founder/ executive director of a 13 year old nonprofit animal rescue organization in Texas. 

Read blogs on attorney sites, read National Association of Realtor news and discussions, read finance materials from government sites, read appraisal guidelines with professional organizations or find a reliable source that consolidates such material.

New Resources for Real Estate Investors.I am going to list resources for real estate investors.Get Organized And Setting Up Shop As a beginning investor, there are things you need to do to get yourself organized.

Connect with others through here or meetups and REIAs, learn as much as you can from BP and people before spending any money on educational programs or organizations. 

Not a bad idea, maybe Ill invite everyone from this thread to my backyard when i get the patio build done this summer :-)  Or someone @Ryan Arth ;-) could organize an informal akron BP meetup at the Mustard Seed Highland Square, mezzenaine, indoor-outdoor options ... coffee wine beer organic vegetable juices something for everyone 

Antonio Evans I literally just joined BP and it is great to be surrounded by well educated Investors and newbie Investors me myself am new to Real Estate and I do agree on local Real Estate meetings and associations I'm actually attending a meeting this week it is a great way to organically meet and greet with potential mentors it's awesome me myself am trying to run away from that w-2 life and create the life of freedom, but anyways stay true to your goals buddy and good luck in your future success "A journey of a thousand miles begins with a simple step"

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