I currently been doing some research and web browsing to gain as much knowledge as I can when it comes to Real Estate/investing.

I can't get an accurate quote from an insurance company because they need specific details on each house to provide a quote, which I can't provide when I'm just browsing through dozens of different deals trying to see if any of them work.So I come to you.

Do you happen to know any other REIT websites that I can browse to look for investments?

As for the auctions, you can easily see how competitive they are by browsing thru the past auctions, seeing what you think a property is worth verses what it sold for, to a third party.

I didn't know your thread grew (i didn't see til i was browsing the forum)!

Twitter and Facebook => If your budget allows it try with online real estate advertisementsAlso, I ran into a new startup offering live audio and video chat for online leads, can see who is your browsing your listings at the moment, can connect with them instantly and put a human factor in play, establish a relationship.

Some people like browsing craigslist while at work.

I have spent the past few months on this website listening to podcasts, reading blogs, and browsing the forums.

I have been browsing L+I  for information and it states about 15 to 20 days.Originally posted by @Eric Seo:I agree with Mike that it shouldn’t take long if it’s a licensed contractor.  

Though they have lots of info, strategies, and tools to help you succeed, it's nothing you can't get for free just by browsing the forums here.