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A good place to start is the Free Beginners guide under the learn tab above

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You will find a lot of valuable info on here. 

Be sure to check out “Learn” for all kinds of useful resources and free how to guides.

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It states:"THE GRANTORS Joe Jones Jr. and Janet Jane Jones, husband and wife for and in consideration of TEN DOLLARS AND OTHER GOOD AND VALUABLE CONSIDERATION in hand paid, conveys and warrants to Charles David an unmarried individual the following described real estate, situated in the County of King, State of Washington."

Of course, as one of the main organizers making it easier for them to network and learn, I became a valuable commodity to them as well.

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@Roderick Barr, the BiggerPockets blog has covered this topic a couple of times that I recommend you read.Andrew Syrios wrote Newbies: Here's What You Have to Offer to a Potential Real Estate MentorScott Trench wrote The Ultimate Guide to Finding Incredible Mentors.Read both of those articles before you go to your first REI meeting and you will be better prepared to talk to local investors.