bought a house in a cuddlesack in 09 the entire neighborhood is emcopassedin a brick wall, front and sides, my wall is both front and sides ,told by the seller wall covered-my badNothing about fence/wall in HOA book bylaws or covenantsI noticed structral damage on wing wall contacted HOA June 2012, they said nothing in book, I joined the board, and they took resposibilty/used HOA money to find out, got survey, lawyer, determined my wing wall was deemed on 50/50 land and that the HOA never deeded that land over via quick title.

Typically your brokerage will inform you how to apply and join the associations so that's your first step is go find the right brokerage for you.Congrats again and good luck with your new adventure!

I joined BP a few days ago & have been reading & learning so much from all of you. :)  I'm just getting started in real estate investing.

It's great to have experienced folks join the site!

The instruction and prep to take the exam, the mentor and team that I joined at Keller-WIlliams Market place in Simi Valley + the added advantage of Bigger Pockets world =PRICELESS!!   

I don't know if that's much too ask, but I joined in hopes to get some guidance.

Should I join a team since I'm just starting out as an agent?

you can go to listsource to find leads also there are several foreclosure sites and websites you can visit to join up with their program and get leads emailed to you.  

contact me also you are welcome to join our new group:http://www.meetup.com/Atlanta-BiggerPockets-Real-Estate-Meetup-Local-Investors/

I joined the family Commercial Construction business as my day job and plan to spend some of my time off scouring the area for good deals.