It works a lot like the web page called Google.

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I address this exact question in one of my blog posts here on BiggerPockets.  

BP,So it's been about a month since my first direct mail campaign and I need to follow up with the lead (you heard that right, see my blog posts) I got from it.

Hi @Brandon StewartLook on my BP blog re "Negotiating with Home Sellers on Term Deals."

I'm relatively new to real estate investing myself; just been reading books blogs, the forums, and podcasts...  

Use the filters on your favorite real estate web search and you will see what he means. 

Those are sources mentioned in this Biggerpockets post: https://www.biggerpockets.com/blogs/3416/24794-fin...You can also buy foreclosure leads.

They are very informative, and contain ample information. https://www.biggerpockets.com/blogs/

Matt, I haven't been to this group personally, but it looks like the South Shore REIA is still active and has an upcoming meeting in Wareham April 5th.I have personally been to and can recommend both the Black Diamond REI and RI Real Estate Investment Group but they are a bit farther afield than the areas you mentioned - I think the Wareham group is probably closest based on a quick web search.Good luck and I hope you make some good connections whichever group(s) you attend!