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.  

If you don't have the stomach for that and moving to a cheap place to live is not an option then you just ride it out and make the most of what you can.Strategies in rapidly appreciating markets is to find short term deals where your exposure to the burst is limited.

Who really knows, but keep in mind that your "personal exposures", such as your vehicles, home, etc...

What else do you own, what’s your tax bracket, what’s your potential exposure, and what is your risk tolerance?

I think I'll stay away from the bandit signs, It was tempting because they are so cheap and get lots of exposure.

Any exposure is good for me and I’m just very eager to watch someone already successful and learn from them.

Try to keep your total exposure to no more than 65-70% of the ARV of the house.  

I should have posted during normal biz hours, my exposure fell to the wayside :P