I intend to attend some REI meetups when I arrive and hopefully get some references to good accountants in the Oakland area.

Scott The Book on Flipping Houses,The Book on Estimating ReHab Costs http://www.biggerpockets.com/flippingbookLocate and attend 3 different local REIA club meetings great place to meet people gather resources and info.

I spent a lot of time there, and as I start, I want to concentrate in geographies that I know.Now that I'm actually starting to invest in real estate (instead of just thinking about it), I'm also excited to start attending the local REIA meetings (www.treia.com) again.

Insurance providers, roofers, electricians.I would see if the others clubs allow for first time visitors to attend for free.

I have not bought from Jason, but have met and spoken with him about a year ago when he talked at a local REIA I attend.

Scott The Book on Flipping Houses,The Book on Estimating ReHab Costshttp://www.biggerpockets.com/flippingbookLocate and attend 3 different local REIA club meetings great place to meet people gather resources and info.You might consider Niche or Specialized Housing like student housing.

I'm a newbie, and recently attended my local DFW Real Estate Investment club this Saturday.

Scott The Book on Flipping Houses,The Book on Estimating ReHab Costshttp://www.biggerpockets.com/flippingbook Locate and attend 3 different local REIA club meetings great place to meet people gather resources and info.

Anyone planning on attending this upcoming boot camp offered by the Norris Group?

I attended my first REI meeting last week, just to see how it felt and was blown away with how happy, helpful, present, focused everyone was!