I dont do alot of social media type activity, but i have concluded it far better to network with people for free than pay some guru to tell me im stupid for investing money with them.

Use social media, white pages and skip tracing services.

@Frank TurkWelcome to the vibrant BP community, where you will find like minded individuals committed to REI and also helping others succeed.Your time on this social media site will be well spent.You have taken the 1st step by announcing your readiness and commitment to embark on a REI career.Whether you pursue, wholesale, rehab & fIip or buy and hold it's up to you to decide.Below, are links from three of the most popular niches for your review and from which you can pick one to focus on now and add others later if you choose.https://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2015/01/31/ultimate-beginners-guide-real-estate-wholesaling-2/ (Ultimate beginners guide to wholesaling)http://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2014/01/07/flipping-houses/ (step by step guide to flips)http://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2013/02/22/buying-rental-property/ (how to buy a rental property)The bottom line is that you must take action to start.

You have the opportunity to socialize with other like minded individuals who may be interested and/or have the same background as yourself when it comes to real estate.

@Kevin JettooWelcome to the vibrant BP community, where you will find like minded individuals committed to REI and also helping others succeed.Your time on this social media site will be well spent.You have taken the 1st step by announcing your readiness and commitment to embark on a REI career.Whether you pursue, wholesale, rehab & fIip or buy and hold it's up to you to decide.While you ponder where to settle in the USA, I added the below links for your review of the are of REI that you would like to focus on.https://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2015/01/31/ultimate-beginners-guide-real-estate-wholesaling-2/ (Ultimate beginners guide to wholesaling)http://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2014/01/07/flipping-houses/ (step by step guide to flips)http://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2013/02/22/buying-rental-property/ (how to buy a rental property)The bottom line is that you must take action to start.

I think a good plan of action would be to contact a social worker in your area.

We met on social networks and we all live in different areas across the country but are interested in getting our feet wet.  

The biggest being borrowing from Canadian lenders - with no Canadian income, residency or credit history you may find yourself limited in the size of mortgage you can place (perhaps no more than 50% LTV).Your easiest approach may be to find a Canadian partner and work with them to acquire properties.Overall, the fundamentals of investing in real estate are the same, details will differ - particularly in areas of finance, regulation and taxation.  

If you're blogging, optimizing, posting on various other sites, doing social media, etc....it can all add up to a great deal of work, especially if you're not being extremely efficient or smart about what you spend your time on.

There is no DIG main meeting in November, and starting with the December DIG social, DIG main meetings will be held at Talamore Country Club in Ambler.And Dave, you neglected to mention that there is also a Collegeville subgroup ;)