I would suggest that you 1) ask a lot of questions here 2) go to any local/regional RE meetups you can find and meet others that might be willing to help you in any way and 3) never stop learning online/offline/in RE, and most importantly 4) DON'T GET ANALYSIS PARALYSIS - you are going to make mistakes regardless of how much you learn about RE investing, so get out there and start DOING once you have a decent foundation of knowledge.

With all that said, we are most grateful for positive thoughts, encouragement and advice on investing in a region that is still finding its way

(note I'm moving to the Newark OH region, and plan to start expanding my portfolio around there)

Mail letters, craigslist, local, regional and national brokers, loopnet, REIA meetings, apartment association meetings, etc.

I do apologize if my previous remark came across as snarky -- I do get a little passionate when IMHO I see other investors potentially getting ripped off.I think what it really comes down to is that you and I have a fundamental difference in belief over what is fair or reasonable (perhaps this is because of the regions we are familiar with).

Hi @Aaron Xie, if you're every interested in construction prices in the Greater Toronto Area, there is an annual reference called the Rough Guide to Construction Costs.

I would only buy in three markets: Vancouver, Toronto and ottawa.

I'm jumping in with both feet and I want to meet as many people as possible. My background has been banking and now debt settlement and my soul has been quickly sucked dry. I have wanted to be a real estate investor f...

I have a few at 1 million for retail.At your level you are talking local to regional banks and credit unions.

I'd recommend looking at some of the market leaders in your locality as well as the region before deciding what you want your brand to embody.