Some of us often use items such as Skype to communicate with clients. 

It's fine to be new - but it's misleading to misrepresent yourself for something you're not.2) People writing wanting to know if I'm interested in funding two or three 7-unit buildings (I received this message today - after they read a post where I complain about how novice investors seem to not be able to provide useful information when communicating)... with no further information.  

My patience is very thin with people who don't communicate.  

We found where the water was coming in, then graded the dirt with new fill dirt, making channels as we went until we reached an old clay drain pipe we found buried. 

Basically, it's a good way to communicate with people you've already been connected with.

I have been in communication with a potential seller in Winston-Salem, Forsyth County, NC (2 hrs from where I live, so I would likely get a PM company).Details on the property/deal:Asking 26k (owner shared they purchased for around  22k, which I verified in county records)Seller purchased in Aug/1/14 for 22k and put in about 5k in repairs (new heat pump, air handlers, pumping pex tied into city line, new cabinets, countertops and tiles, new service panel, painted).Rented at $550 with Section 8 tenants in place (vetted single working mother with her 2 kids) until October.Seller moving out of state, so, motivated but won't sell under purchase price.Zip code 27105, west of University Parkway2 beds, 1 bath760 sqftBuilt in 1950Tenant-paid utilities1.265% tax rateMy thought was to offer 24k with seller paid CC (estimated around 2.5k).

This isn't a recipe for success in this connected  and instant communications world.I am sure you are thinking of other social media methods of communication, but, talk will never go away!

Really good communication is the key and using all the resources on the Internet helps immensely.Learn as much as you can about any market you want to invest in.

Heath,Just want to take the opportunity to jump in here and vouch for Travis - he's a great guy to know in NW Florida and he's easy to communicate with and responsive. 

My main thing is having someone who keeps that line of communication open, keeping me informed on what's going on at all times.