I have been involved in many facets of RE for the past 30 years from small rehab projects as a general contractor to a commercial property conversion of a summer rental cottage colony into a homeowners association.

Instead it was because they were taking on lots of challenging endeavors, looked professional and were closely associated with some successful investors.

But, investor networking and inexpensive weekend classes with highly regarded active investors (who come recommended by other veteran investors) will yield a better return on your time and educational investment, in my opinion.Joining an apartment owners' association which advocates for and assists landlords has also been helpful to me.

Our association is financially very healthy with 100% paid receivables for 6 years now, but that is very very rare.

You can look to several options in the non-profit area as an educational association, is what I'd consider first.There are special rules for associations and limits to business conducted.

TevisThanks, but this doesn't touch on many of the risks associated with installments.

You have to be a member of National Association of Realtors to check it out.

Some people don't realize that normal insurance won't necessary cover all the risks associated with rooming houses.

Try your local Real Estate Investment Association to find a mentor (REIA).

This isn't a success story yet, but could be in a couple of months.I have an opportunity to pick up a good deal from an investor associate who is looking to get out of a house that has left a bad taste in his mouth.