As a result, some of the bigger players don't pay much attention to you until you start showing up for a while and they see you're serious.So to get the maximum benefit from these organizations, pick one (or two) that best fits your schedule and attend regularly.  

It does not have a flash player installed though, so you are out of luck if you visit any websites with flash.

So this is a plus for landlords, and on balance I think those acquiring rental properties at this time will do well, but it makes sense to manage your exposure to Sec 8 tenants and Sec 8 dominated areas to a reasonable percentage of your portfolio (perhaps 50%).

So the news will tell you what has already taken place so I cannot look to them for future because they are reporting the past.In reference to blogs it occurs to me that the major players in any local market never blog about it,those who are doing 30 plus flips a year you never hear them talk about it via their blog or twitter or facebook.

Even the worlds best craps players will lose to the house, eventually.

It requires the following "players" in order to work:*    Cash Partner to buy/rehab the property.

I have found dominant players in every regional market who have valuable knowledge and a willingness to help.

Whether or not you agree this quote emphasizes the point to dominate your local area with marketing and advertising.

@Tyler Petrie  NOt sure if Seattle funding is in your market but they are big boy players. and Direct lenders.you may want to talk to some of the new crowdfunders as well.

Try to figure out who is and who is not, a real player.