Don't miss The BiggerPockets Podcast - they are great for learning how others are finding success.Oh - and be sure to set up some Keyword Alerts- especially for "Charleston" so you'll be notified when people mention it here in the forums.Thanks again for introducing yourself!

Don't be afraid to jump in and help answer questions or ask some of your own.Have you setup your "Keyword Alerts" yet?

I would be trail closing all the time  ..start with the big production of laying the hundo on the table.. then I would say I know you are smart people ( they agree with me everyone agree's they are smart)so  I am going to be as straight forward as I can.And I am sure you appreciate that as well.. and I KNOW your the type of people that would just come out with it that you either trust someone or you show them the door.. you never hold that in right ????

Dont' worry about SEO.If you're doing web marketing you need to rank on the front page of google for your keywords that's different.

Do a Google search for your zipcode and keywords Real Estate Investment Groups, REIA, inventing groups (city), etc.

Also, set up your keyword alerts with at least one for your target investing area so you can keep up with conversations about your market.

Here are some recommendations for you:Find and connect with other BP members that are in your area: http://www.biggerpockets.com/meetSet up keyword alerts to be notified of the topics that interest you: http://www.biggerpockets.com/alertsRead Beginner’s Guide: http://www.biggerpockets.com/real-estate-investingCheck out BP Podcasts: http://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/category/podcast/If you wish to tag someone in the conversation on the forum, type @ followed by their name and then select the name of that person which should appear below the comments box.

I appreciate candor and straight forwardness

Put it keywords that you are struggling with and let it generate and those related topics will come up and help you move forward.

You'll get a wealth of REI knowledge and learn how to take full advantage of Bigger Pockets (including how to connect with other investors).Listen to the podcasts , get active on the forums & set up key word alerts to be notified when people are discussing topics you're interested in.I wish you all the best Antonis!