I didn't have the internet to help me out when I was young.

I recently finished reading the Ultimate Beginner's Guide to REI (among numerous of other materials scattered throughout that Internet on REI) and now it's time to really get involved with others about it.Even though I'm located in Mobile, this city is conveniently located in between Biloxi, MS and Pensacola, FL so I'm not just stuck in Mobile for anyone investing in those areas who'd like to connect.Happy Investing everyone!

That's just good REI business.REI clubs are great for in-person networking which, imho, is very necessary to break free of internet paralysis.

Let me try to explain my situation. i have been studying investing here at bp for along time and i have made the choice that fear will not stop me anymore. anyways i have found a house here in las vegas that i would like to buy and flip, its a hud reo. how do you get financing structred when you have to buy it from the bank. the numbers work out at: purchase price $125000                                                                                         rehab cost        $25000                                                                                         arv                     $209000my question is i am having a very difficult time with the arv. i have not used the mls yet to verify. my numbers are from what i can find homes sold in the area off the internet and i have looked up each house individually for actuall sold numbers and dates. i still do not feel very comfortable with my numbers i will speak to a realtor this week about comps and i would like to be able to verif what i am being told.next how do i present this to a private money lender since i wont have it under contract untill i get the money from a private lender. or am i doing this all wrong suggestions appreciated.thanks everyone

They have a local University that turns out Internet Experts.

Today a 12 year old kid can find who owns what on the internet in about 5 minutes, why try to fool your Tenants.

@Craig Fithian you can utilize the internet to help define your target area.

I do not have unlimited internet and really enjoyed being able to download the podcast to listen to them while I drive in my car. 

I was looking through the internet recently doing some research on how to start in real estate investing, did a quick search and the "Bigger Pockets Guide to Real Estate Investing" showed up.

I would recommend analyzing the &%#£ out of the comps in any area and defiantly go in person to meet people face to face after you have started a relationship over the phone or Internet.