I look forward to learning as much as I can in general about how to begin investing with my main interests centered in rental properties & Buy and Hold properties.  

@Anthony AngottiKeep all the money you can in your pocket :P glad to hear you're pre-approved.I'm happy to share handymen and some lawyers names as well, feel free to message me.I may also have a way to help you find some deals, so please message me for that as well!

I look forward to everyone's responses and learning as much as I can in the process. 

My hope is by using BP and networking with others on the site I can become a serious real estate investor and learn all I can in real estate.

Network as much as you can in your markets.....luck!!!

After all, I enjoy getting checks monthly - but it would nice to cash in a fat check once in while too.Question 2 - Networking is key to finding good deals - MLS can have some good deals periodically - but the best deals are going to come from a distressed situation that you find out about through word of mouth - and that means staying in front of your network and growing it so that you are exposed to new situations and opportunities.

I am looking forward to virtually meeting everyone i possibly can in the BP community.

After all, I enjoy getting checks monthly - but it would nice to cash in a fat check once in while too.Question 2 - Networking is key to finding good deals - MLS can have some good deals periodically - but the best deals are going to come from a distressed situation that you find out about through word of mouth - and that means staying in front of your network and growing it so that you are exposed to new situations and opportunities.

I dont pay their large fat check commissions to simply get quotes and contracts, they need to give me knowledge and make me understand legal and coverage consequences.

Fat wallets and good day!