The online wasn't anything like my online college courses - it was simply that the PDFs of the book chapters are online, and there were videos of one of the instructors pretty much reading the book to you more or less verbatim.

Thanks again and looking forward to learn, network and contribute to an already stellar community of people that share my REI passion!

It also has a lot to do with passion.

I love finding properties, getting the work done, finding a tenant, etc...so I am passionate about real estate but I'm also passionate about investing wisely and seeing my money grow the best way possible.I guess being a yopung investor I just want to hear that I'm doing the right thing from more experienced investors...and if I'm not, advice as to a better route to take.

if you sit at home reading books, articles and how-to videos all day and all night, but never do any real action, you will never, ever get a deal.6 - 9 months may have been a good number for those people.  

Spend 30 minutes a day on Bigger Pockets by connecting with “colleagues,” perusing blogs and videos, and engaging with others on the forums: http://www.biggerpockets.com/meet 7.

If you work hard at something that you love and have the passion coupled with the drive you will be successful.

Biggerpockets has by far been my strongest resource and has fueled my passion even more for this industry.  

Several different models... google "water alarms" and "water sensors" to see some videos of how they work and photos of the different brands.Welcome to Bigger Pockets Kevin!

I discovered I had a passion for real estate when I caught myself spending most of my time watching real estate shows.