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I'm hoping to gain valuable knowledge... for that thanks in advance.I am in the process of acquiring my very first rental property.

Sounds like you bring a lot of valuable experience to the REI table.

If you haven't yet- be sure to setup some "Keyword Alerts" to get into conversation in your target area.I highly suggest that you take a look at - The Ultimate Beginner’s Guide to Real Estate WholesalingSeeya around!

I would suggest 1) Commit to attending the next 6 months of REIA meetings, 2) read the Bigger Pockets getting started guide, 3) stay active in these forums without necessarily asking for mentorship -- just ask questions and engage in threads.Once you've done that, you should at least feel comfortable enough putting out some form of marketing to find a deal that fits your plan. 

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If you haven't yet, be sure to check out the The Ultimate Beginner's Guide to Real Estate Investing and don't forget to set up your Keyword Alerts!

Some people spend so much time that they lose valuable time they could have actually making money.I say go for it man, its free!

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