It will definitely depend on figuring out what type of real estate you want to do in order for people to help you with ideas.The first question might be do you want to be a passive investor or a more active investor?

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I just got back to Fort Campbell KY from the bourbon trail, and I’ve been reading the military forum the whole way back. Lots of very interesting posts, great options too. It ...

Center State Bank and IBERIA are actively landing. 

I'm actively enrolled in my local colleges' pre-licensing course, and am excited to be finishing up and sitting for the state exam in May.

@Karen Lee , If you Use HELCO for rental activity there is no restriction.

Leases are a one way street  controlled by the tenant.If it is a SFH you would be much better off selling it after the tenant leaves.

Don't go trespassing just to find out about the trash cans, toys, flowers, etc, but my understanding is that if you are standing on the public street or on the public sidewalk, anything you can see from that location is knowledge you can use. 

Do activities that generate the highest value possible, most often finding deals or selling yourself/your product.

There was a condo in Scituate harbor that had been on the market 856 days at another agency.With 30% commercial, I knew it wouldn't go FHA/VA/Conventional, so I approached a community bank down the street and got them to proactively look at the property and agree to a portfolio loan.I'd recommend that same approach. 

This is why advertising properties, unless you own them, is a brokerage activity.