I'm often in Boston so it would be interesting to check out some of their REI events.Definitely get out there and attend some meetings.Few things you can do will ultimately give you a better return for the time than going to these networking events.Be active here on the forums to build up relationships with people and read the articles on BP to learn more about different aspects of real estate.

This was a good article I read today out of the Austin Statesman.

Alan I would google Ray Alcorn's article on performing due diligence on commercial properties (applies to residential as well) and investigate this deal (and all others) thoroughly.

I’ve joined a while ago and have browsed for a while, reading articles and the free beginners guide offered here.

From a recent article in the Fiscal Times, the author Jonathan Berr gives a list of brands that have lost value in the past year.

Interesting article, Lynn -- also interesting about Florida and New Jersey -- where it appears that private insurance through Lloyds of London has become an option -- for only about the last two months.

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@Ned CareyWondering if you could provide me with a link to your blog article about mentors.

This article will give you ideas about how to find owners of vacant houseshttp://www.cashflowdepot.com/blog/article-details/articleid/404/how-to-find-owners-of-vacant-houses.aspx

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