@Joe, thanks for the book recommendation, I'm eager to gain more confidence through knowledge.

I would not markup a service or product that's already at market rate.Agree with the second paragraph, and it should be detailed as to what is and is not included, but really, management includes any and all aspects required to promote, maintain and maximize the profit for your client/principal in your agency relationship.The first paragraph is clearly not acting in the best interest of your client/principal or employer, the reason an owner hires a manager includes their knowledge, expertise and ability to maximize profits for the owner.

BP members' knowledge, no doubt, is limitless.

Don't discount the great knowledge of others from all over that will be able to help you too.Read the articles on the main blog, listen to the BP Podcasts and be active on the forums and you will get a great education in any aspect of real estate you are interested in.Good to see you already are hitting some of the local REIAs.

I have been reading the blog, forums, listening to the pod casts and basically taking in all the knowledge on the site I can for the last few months so I wanted to say hello from Pittsburgh.I have been investing in Real Estate for a while now and this is one of the best sources of knowledge I have ever stumbled across.Thanks Josh and Brandon for all the info!!!!

Hopefully Bigger Pockets can help alleviate at least the second hindrance — if not totally by new-found knowledge, then by a swift, albeit motivational, kick in the pants!

We have decided that working for someone else is not in our best interest and are pursuing additional real estate knowledge and looking into starting a business.We would love to meet and talk with other like minded individuals in the Anchorage/ER area as well as anyone else that would like to share their knowledge.Thanks!

Hi all, need some advice from you seasoned investors and anybody with legal knowledge/background.I have a good opportunity for a 2-family home.

Until I get a little more knowledge, I am looking to do more contract assignments and wholesale deals.

So knowledge of the city laws and zoning are needed.