Property mgmt companies don't have a very good reputation, but could give the house more exposure...I had less than ideal service from the last one I used.My property was built in 2008, is 4/2/2 on 1/3 fenced acre at the end of a culdesac, very quiet and quaint neghborhood, an A neighborhood.

i have no issues, I go to meet up, I like mixed groups so I can get exposure to all of REIbut safety first.I make sure I go to reputable groups.at least know someone at the smaller dinner meetups.I used to be scared but after years of being a Realtor, vet over phone then meet ;)

Working as an agent gives you exposure to real estate, while at the same time helping you to get familiar with the entire process, the various niches, etc.

I have been studying and lurking for long enough, and I have saved enough to get my feet wet... now I just need more hands-on exposure.

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Primary concern is asset protection, although I perhaps naively don't anticipate that my exposure will be onerous if I am holding for 1 to 60 days and have no tenants.

Good news is you're in a great area to get exposure. 

Here are a couple examples:https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/311/topics/322484-cold-calling In this thread 2 agents recommend telling potential sellers that you have people interested in the area, even though you don't.https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/311/topics/442419-are-open-houses-worth-it In this thread a Realtor admits that doing open houses is primarily to appear to the seller to be working and to generate other leads and exposure for his business.https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/21/topics/248195-agents-how-do-you-not-waste-your-time-with-an-unrealistic-seller In this thread some advocate taking an overpriced listing and relying on the market and life to force the seller to drop their price.

In my 1.5 yrs, I am now certified SFR (foreclosure) agent, and Commercial Agent.My deal exposure has shot up exponentially.PRO:*As an investor, it wasn't difficult to meet other investors for client*I am a good investor friendly realtor because like minds, you don't need to teach me*Investor client buys multiple times.

You can also go to the Boston Area REIA in Medford as that is the other one based in your farm.Since you are in RI right now there are many meetings closer to you and will give you some exposure to other MA investors, even if they are likely working South of the city.