In addition to providing them with the valuable life skills of home repairs/rehabs we are providing them with a concrete link to work=money.

I understand that salesmanship is a powerful skill in order to be successful in real estate.

Our buyers list is active and organic - it includes REIA members, BP folks, personal contacts, and referrals from folks we meet.I say partner with someone - don't go it alone, @Brandon Turner says, 50% of something is better than 100% of nothing!!!

There is also a monthly NYC meet up Darren Sager organizes for us.

If you have your license and access to MLS, I suggest you attend the training they offer to members to get skilled in setting up searches that will help you be first at the table when a great deal comes along.

The Black Diamond events are organized by @Ann Bellamy who is also very active here.Good luck with your investing!

@William Wong he Ottawa Real Estate Investors Org. http://www.meetup.com/Ottawa-Real-Estate-Investors-Organization/ Tell Denise MacPherson that I sent you!

In addition to all the organizations here I think it would be really cool if we all got together and networked.

What I did would be hard to duplicate, but saying it's not rocket science but you must have knowledge, know people and have the skills to carry it off.Wise up people.

I have great skill with budgeting, project engineering and planning, and a good understanding of the local StP suburbs and where people (especially young professionals like myself) would like to rent and what a nice place would look like.