I don't think it very wise to advertise the fact that you have a security clearance to an internet chat board.

I will have internet access and so will be able to get email, my primary form of communication with tenants.

I would do that before I would spend countless hours hunting around on the internet trying to learn you don't know the validity of those on the internet anymore than you do the guru's they could be one in the same.But like on said most of the info is in the written material and CDs jump on one of those on line buying sites like  e bay or amazon and buy a used Carleton sheets course.. a used Montalongo course or any other guru you can think of.. probably get the whole thing for 50 bucks plus shipping then read all that info... if your worried about spending too much.Also sign up and get a RE license if you really want to learn and get into the industry.

I have been looking through old posts and scouring the internet for information, but I need to reach out for some advice, at least on one topic here.

It is a much more personal world than just plugging numbers into the internet.  

I work as a sales consultant for a internet domain name company.

I think all parents should get to involve with their kids and know where they are going and what they are doing on the Internet.

We have signed up to attend an event on Thursday, and we would really like some feedback from those of you who are in the know whether or not affiliating with this group is worthwhile.

I didn't end up with him but I didn't have a bad experience in the limited contact.I have no affiliation with them.

Simply taking the classes and passing the test is not enough - you need to be affiliated w/a brokerage.In CT, a salesperson is never a direct employee of a broker; they are always independent contractors, though there are certainly office rules.