You can find nearby meetups here https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/521-events-and-happenings

, what other online forums do you find very helpful for REI?

I have read through articles and other forums and it is still unclear to me if the lien from the HOA will remain on the title upon purchase.

Also, check out one of my previous posts at https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/552/topics/400720-getting-started-in-jacksonville-fl regarding buying investment properties in military towns. 

Mark Hughes this is the vacation rental forum you’re in the wrong place.

Message a moderator or reply to the notice you got and they should reinstate your access.BP holds a pretty strict line or the forums will quickly get overrun with spam like most online forums.

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Here are some recommendations for you:Set up keyword alerts to be notified of the topics that interest you: http://www.biggerpockets.com/alertsRead Beginner’s Guide: http://www.biggerpockets.com/real-estate-investingCheck out BP Podcasts :http://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/category/podcast/If you wish to tag someone in the conversation on the forum, type @ followed by their name and then select the name of that person which should appear below the comments box.

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