Many in what I refer to as the "BiggerPockets sphere" typically act as an Investor Relations role.  

Thanks Oz.

So in efforts to increase my sphere of influence I'd thought that I'd start one.

;)), I'm mainly looking to build my network, or sphere of influence at this point. 

I do believe if you buy metals, they should be in small tradeable sizes. 1/10 oz gold and junk silver or 1 oz ingots.

Have you been reading the news from the land of Oz?

Het, we were afraid you and Toto went to Oz!

If you want an agent to bring you deals rather than someone else in his/her sphere: be specific about what you are looking for(this is huge, people tell me all the time to send them deals without telling me what that means to them), show that you are capable of buying, be ready to pull the trigger if they bring you a great deal, be respectful of their time and listen to their advice.Hope that helps & good luck!

I used to post a lot on the Aussie version of BP its call the property investing Forum and the out of country part of the Forum back when the AUD was stronger than the dollar had many many folks participating now your lucky to find one post a week.. and US marketers together with promotors from OZ just hammered the OZ investor with BLUE sky and no real mention to the dangers of low end assets in the urban cores..

Your sphere of influence has several layers.