Otherwise, BP is a great place to network as well.

So, my question for the BP community is this: does anybody have a verified, dependable screening company that covers evictions nation-wide - even Maine, and that will allow me to see the full credit report (after an office inspection, of course)? 

Layering that on top of a heavy deal flow may become problematic if the syndicator is highly active in networking with potential investors.

I'm looking to learn, network and grow financially and mentally and branch out to to other areas of real estate, and look forward to soak up everything I can.Cheers,Doug  

BP is a great place to ask questions, also go to local REI networking events to meet other investors.

If this interested you then you can start by reaching out to your network and look for referrals.  

I am eagerly looking for educational seminars and networking events in order to expand my knowledge before fully jumping on board into the Real Estate Investment world. 

Always follow up and stay in touch with them. 2) Start a marketing campaign through Yellow Letters by reaching out directly to the property owners in your targeted areas. 3) Go to REI networking events to meet investors, and other professionals like GCs, property management professionals, insurance brokers and other industry professionals. 

So read books on the topic, go to networking events where you can meet HML's and private lenders, reach out to friends and family, get a HELOC on your primary if you have one, get a loan from either your 401k (if you work) or from your life insurance (if you have one.)

I am here just as every one else is, and that's to try and get answers to my questions as well as network.