Hopefully Bigger Pockets can help alleviate at least the second hindrance — if not totally by new-found knowledge, then by a swift, albeit motivational, kick in the pants!

We have decided that working for someone else is not in our best interest and are pursuing additional real estate knowledge and looking into starting a business.We would love to meet and talk with other like minded individuals in the Anchorage/ER area as well as anyone else that would like to share their knowledge.Thanks!

Hi all, need some advice from you seasoned investors and anybody with legal knowledge/background.I have a good opportunity for a 2-family home.

Until I get a little more knowledge, I am looking to do more contract assignments and wholesale deals.

So knowledge of the city laws and zoning are needed.

The tough part for me as an investor would be to diversify my projects so much that I'm dealing with different types of real estate in different markets - too much ground and market knowledge to cover.

That's where there's widespread knowledge of the property's availability and because RE agents are involved, pricing is usually at or near retail.

Chris,I know you don't want to go to Pittsburgh, but there is an excellent real estate investor lawyer named Brad Dornish, he has rental properties as well, is extremely knowledgeable and reasonably priced.

John Pendergrast also is an investor and very knowledgeable.

Great plan.The other thing other than ensuring you have all the proper protections in place is to make sure you have the education and knowledge of exactly what it is you are doing.