I found some of my best, most profitable flips through being first on the scene for a listing presentation. 

I have a commercial and property management internship under my belt. I have my plumbers license. I have verbal commitment from an investor to back my first RE deal.
I made this new connection this summer with the i...

You should check out the downtown music scene too.

Sorry to hear about the auction scene.

(big kid at heart :) ) I am new to the whole real estate scene.

I am concerned about the market for it in the area as I feel the there may not be a music scene in the surrounding area, but then again I am not in the music scene myself.

You are right, scene them like I would any other applicant. 

Before investing, I would like some information from locals, RE professionals, and those familiar to the area about recent developments (i.e. crime, social scene, commercial activity, employment, etc) and which sections around the metro area are primed to grow.Any input will be greatly appreciated.

I have been involved with real estate since an opportunity presented itself in June of 2013, where a prior friend wanted to bring me in as a partner to manage the books, and behind the scenes business operations, because of my background. 

Hey guys,I am very new to the REI scene and feel like jumping in.