Aside from hard work put these thoughts to work - Integrity First, Listen to the clients/sellers/buyers, and treat all persons involved in any transaction with Respect and Dignity.  

Until that happens, it seems to me that the average investor not willing to comb through 200 pages of disclosures are just taking a gamble by "liking the theme" and hoping that the underlying management company knows what they are doing and executes the plan well w/full integrity.  

I am looking forward to taking this experience and integrating into real estate.

If you have not seen in the media, heard on the radio or read in an article what is going on in Detroit and you are an investor, I am here to tell you my personal opinion and advice.

( I'll tag a few people that I know are on top of it all, and if you can tag a few that you know are active with social media ... ) @Brandon Turner @Joshua Dorkin Account Closed

Should a new agent starting out pay for many different marketing tools or just focus on social media?

@Jessica SmithWelcome to the BP community, where you will find like minded individuals committed to REI and also helping others succeed.You expressed an interest in flips and as such I added the guide below for your review.http://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2014/01/07/flipping-houses/ (step by step guide to flips)Your time on this social media site will be well spent.You have taken the 1st step by announcing your readiness and commitment to embark on a REI career.Whether you pursue, wholesale, rehab & fIip or buy and hold it's up to you to decide.The bottom line is that you must take action to start.

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You also mentioned your desire to purchase a duplex and as such I added a guide.http://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2014/07/19/how-to-buy-a-duplex/ (guide to buying a duplex)Your time on this social media site will be well spent.You have taken the 1st step by announcing your readiness and commitment to embark on a REI career.Whether you pursue, wholesale, rehab & fIip or buy and hold it's up to you to decide.The bottom line is that you must take action to start.