I think you will find BP full of information, support and just some good old fashion (well for the internet) fun as well.Great that you are utilizing your background to assist you with your investing.

Maybe find out how you can assist them and possibly work with them on one of their deals to help ease your nerves some.

I got my first answer to my ad seeking houses on craigslist.

Not that I have a lot of experience in RE but if I could give advice to first time home buyers it would be to take advantage of the Nehemiah down payment assistance program.

When on campus housing isn't available, students are left with no alternative but to seek other choices.

You must first know what you are looking for in a realtor and then seek out what you need. 2) I also put into writing what I am looking for and what is expected. 3) I also ask references.

Another investor and I reached out to the club founder and offered our advice and assistance.

I already knew tons of local people in real estate investing and also CPA's, attorneys, bankers, that would assist me financially and show me the ropes.

Finally, you could work as a buyer's agent or virtual assistant to one or more agents.

The organization called Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity Mortgage Foreclosure Prevention Program (MFPP) for example is one of the organizations that assist people facing a mortgage foreclosure hoard their homes.