The local REIA meetings are not in my area when I went online to look (I am 20 min north of Providence RI)  Interested in meeting contractors, investors and HML. 

I'm curious about the bidding and purchase process through online auction sites especially Alex Cooper, does anyone have feedback about the process?

I have a good network but I feel it could be better, Im in a hot market but the wholesalers are starting to really make alot of money without touching the properties and I feel I got the DIY experience I was looking for so Im now writing my own letters and about to start mailing them out today and Ive also looked into some online back office autopilot software that claims to generate leads for a monthly fee.

Hi Liz,Can answer a few of your questions#2 - It costs $100 and takes about 10 minutes to set up an LLC and can all be done online in NH.

I know a lot of people use excel, but I'd prefer a true database program for better data integrity, scalability, and creating reports.I've searched the forums and looked in the BP files but nothing is coming up in the search (either I'm not searching right, or no one else is dumb enough to want to build their own database).

I've seen some videos online but they seem dated by downloading your data information directly from Facebook or from importing to Yahoo. 

I'm an expert in the optical industry, which is quickly losing demand due to the progression of technology and online sales. 

I went on line and learned how to do a rubber membrane roof.

Craig,It appears you can get online access in Multnomah County, but an account setup fee might be required to see the scanned doc that are public record.https://multco.us/recording/research-online

I am looking for full service management with boots on the ground to do the cleaning, gardening & keeping supplies, in addition to managing the online marketing/listings.