You already have some experience, now you simply have to work on the other elements to progress your REI pursuit.Ok, now that you have taken your initial step, below are some quick links to get engaged. http://www.biggerpockets.com/startherehttp://www.biggerpockets.com/ubghttp://www.biggerpockets.com/meetSetting up Keyword AlertsHow to Use @Mentions on BiggerPockets25 Tips for Real Estate SuccessHowever, this site thrives on interactions and as such we encourage two way exchanges and look forward to educational and thought provoking ideas relevant to REI.

That's for reality shows and some social media like Facebook.Consequent, negotiation and deal making is all about connecting with people who have problems that you know how to solve in return for certain benefits.Since people don't lead Craigslist ads with "Take my crappy house that's in foreclosure and deal with this (long) list of other problems" you need a system of either targeting those with the appealing problems (to you) or effectively and efficiently screening and vetting people you pursue by initiate contact.Your "solution" becomes some version of seller financing only when it makes sense to use that tool.

Ok, now that you have taken your initial step, below are some quick links to get engaged. http://www.biggerpockets.com/starthere http://www.biggerpockets.com/ubg http://www.biggerpockets.com/meet Setting up Keyword Alerts How to Use @Mentions on BiggerPockets 25 Tips for Real Estate SuccessREI can be very daunting, but, before you go searching for that 1st buy, please take a few minutes to bone up on the tips in link below.http://www.realestate.com/advice/buying-your-first-investment-property/ However, as mentioned you selflessly enjoy helping others.

Engage and prosper.

Thank you to all for making this site what it is and to all that I am about to engage.  

Follow the above advice, work on your education and engage with other investors along the way.

Now, you simply have to work on the other elements to progress your REI pursuit.Ok, now that you have taken your initial step to join the BP community, below are some quick links to get engaged. http://www.biggerpockets.com/startherehttp://www.biggerpockets.com/ubghttp://www.biggerpockets.com/meetSetting up Keyword AlertsHow to Use @Mentions on BiggerPockets25 Tips for Real Estate SuccessHowever, this site thrives on interactions and as such we encourage two way exchanges and look forward to educational and thought provoking ideas relevant to REI.

Ok, now that you have taken your initial step, below are some quick links to get engaged. http://www.biggerpockets.com/starthere http://www.biggerpockets.com/ubg http://www.biggerpockets.com/meet Setting up Keyword Alerts How to Use @Mentions on BiggerPockets 25 Tips for Real Estate SuccessREI can be very daunting, but, before you go searching for that 1st buy, please take a few minutes to bone up on the tips in link below.http://www.realestate.com/advice/buying-your-first-investment-property/ However, this site thrives on interactions and as such we encourage two way exchanges and look forward to educational and thought provoking ideas relevant to REI.

I am not the person you are looking for; however, the more you engage people on this site, the more resources you will find.

Do background checks, call their references, current and previous employers, search social media sites and see what you can find about them.