Since I use BP almost exclusively on an iPad, I'm off the grid until it works on an iPad again!

I don't want to make my first contacts with this industry make me look like a complete dolt.  

So even though I live in York, PA, I'm originally from Baltimore, MD so I am interested in networking down there and learning as best as I can about the industry from people no matter where they are located.I've read that it is best to stay in your local market though since every county and state are different, I think you'll be best learning from out of town people but applying what you learn to the area that you plan on investing at.That's not to say that you can't invest without physically being there, but that's a side I haven't researched a lot myself at all. 

I am not only new to the site but new to the real-estate industry.

It's a shame, that a few bad Landlords and a few bad Tenants make the entire rental industry bad..."

Real Estate is a very long term success industry and building a foundation will be the most important aspect of your business.Good luck and hope to share more ideas in the future.Damir 

Analyze the local safety, political, and economic circumstances and get a feel of long term general (urban, industrial, infrastructural) development.

My first deal was my best friend and he wouldn't even sign the contract to work exclusively with me because I hadn't taken the class on those contracts and what they are for, how they work etc.

Sometime though, there are properties that may get more individual attention if you let the buyers think they have an exclusive shot at a deal.

I'm Jessica and I'm just starting out in the multi family industry...