Howdy Kirk,I have to tell you....I think the biggest help for my to pass this test was watching videos on youtube.

Did you find more info about it than whats here: http://www.megaeveningevent.com/real-estate-clubs/tx.php RE is a team sport... no matter what method of investing you seek to use.

https://reiskills.wistia.com/medias/k218on7m41The above video link talks about...1.

There is also a short YouTube video he did on the subject.

If you want to do it yourself, check out this video, it might help walk you through the steps https://www.youtube.com/watch?

Along with the social media you want to drive traffic to your website with authority links, press releases, articles, videos, etc. 

Here's the full video http://www.cbsnews.com/news/lumber-liquidators-linked-to-health-and-safety-violations/

Carpe diem Old Sport!!

I have been thinking about real estate investing for about 2 years now have read a lot of articles and watched a lot of videos.  

Here are some steps to get started.Step 1) Develop your Business Model (Who is your ideal seller, buyer, neighborhoods, etc)Step 2) Build a Team (Leverage their experience, Realtor, Attorney, Contractors, Surveyor, Home Inspector, Environmental Contractor, Architect, Structural Engineer, Stage, Photographer, Title Company, etc)Step 3) Understand your market like the back of your hand (Have a Realtor set you up on HOT SHEETS so you get automatic listings sent to your inbox and you can start getting a pulse on the market)Step 3) Find a Deal (Package the deal and show supporting evidence that it's a good deal, get an appraisal if you have to) Include the following: Company Bio w/ your team members on it, Property Details, Property Tax Card, Scope of Work, Pictures/Video, Comparables, Financial Analysis, Due Diligence Items, and Contact Information.Step 4) Find Private Lender Prospects- Sphere of influence, networking events, ask for referrals, ask CPA, ask attorney, etc.