Louis, IL, and more.Private UniversitiesGreenville College- a Liberal Arts 4-year institution affiliated with the Free Methodist ChuchMcKendree University- a private Liberal Arts college founded in 1828 as the Lebanon Seminary, it is the oldest college in Illinois.

Preston Nakayama talk about this on podcast all the time but don't underestimate the power of participating in the forums!

If you are posting a question on BP Forums, it's usually because you want answers from those experienced with the issue you are inquiring about.What many don't think about when posting is that many members do not come on and scroll the forums and participate every day.

Is it necessary to explain to the financial institution who will be involved in your exit strategy that you will have some new debt on you credit report when you return to refinance?

Hi All,I have been enjoying some of the content put out by the Urban Land Institute and am considering becoming a member.

You may have already received some of these tips but others have found them helpful:Start here: http://www.biggerpockets.com/starthereFind and connect with other BP members that are in your area: http://www.biggerpockets.com/meetSet up keyword alerts to be notified of the topics that interest you: http://www.biggerpockets.com/alertsRead the Beginner’s Guide: http://www.biggerpockets.com/real-estate-investingCheck out the BP Podcast: http://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/category/podcast/Last but not least, don't underestimate the power of participating in the forums!

My assumption is that if you are not a GA resident, you won't be able to participate in those deals.

I lived in Arizona and did many flips there and recently participated in a successful joint venture with someone in the Dallas area.

KendraSpend a TON of time here on BP, reading blogs, participating in the forums, listening to podcasts, etc.

I see them now.I was going to suggest fewer subforums for Canada:- Atlantic Canada - Québec- Ontario- Prairies & the North- British Columbia This is often how the country is carved-up into regions.I doubt we have Canadian BP participants in the Maritimes (Atlantic Provinces when you include Newfoundland) to sustain three/four separate provincial forums.