Recently, I’ve started to view my 15-mile training runs through nearby neighborhoods as a sort of prospecting method —a foot tour of sorts— helping me determine neighborhoods I might be interested in investing in.My goal with Bigger Pockets is simple — I hope to learn from other investors within the community, leverage the tools and resources to improve my ability analyze potential deals (to help my 40-something-year-old-self gain the confidence to do what my 20 something-year-old-self knew was possible long ago) and contribute to the community where I can with the experience I have.  

Started with platforms we had a lot to choose from but we started pushing content on theseFacebook (Business and Personal) Instagram (Business and Personal)Blogger Vine Google + (Business and Personal)Youtube Flickr Our website Bigger Pockets Twitter (Business and Personal)LinkedIn (Business and Personal)Tumblr Pinterest I knew when people went to google Bolthouse Homes I wanted a wow factor of "Man that is a ton of content" along with "they really do some professional stuff" I aimed for 25 total posts a day and one video a week. 

(mainly here on bigger pockets) I'm located in Avon, IN.

He also runs his own reia, he's a great contact and resource.

I would say that somebody who has less financial resources, but more intestinal fortitude could make a good amount of money in markets like Oakland or Richmond. 

Are there smaller companies that will lend without all the hassle of a bigger bank?

Hey @Ivan Mak and welcome to Bigger Pockets!

@Andrew PuschelWelcome to Bigger Pockets.

I just recently found Bigger Pockets through a recommendation of close friends.

I have been a member on Bigger Pockets for 3 years now and got significantly more serious about my investing about 2 years ago.