The outskirts of JC are a little rougher in terms of commute, especially when people think JC and random other towns (think East Rutherford) are coming in strong.  

Read books on investing in real estate, listen to the podcasts, attend webinars and stay active on the forums while connecting with other investors in your area and pick a niche.

I'd really just like to help out and maybe pick up some tips, and I'm definitely not afraid to get my hands dirty.

I'm looking to connect with Investors who invest in Old Town Alexandria, VAI have a lead on an off market property and would like to pick someone's brain about it.

newbie here too. and same said podcast also has led me to these random intros. so... just wished to introduce myself. formerly from washington, dc, i'm just getting started in the staging arena in california and i'm looking to make some connections as well. thanks and sincerely, sydney

Would love to pick your brain over what can be done to my property.

Read books on investing in real estate, listen to the podcasts, attend webinars and stay active on the forums while connecting with other investors in your area and pick a niche.

Very cut-throat market here and deals get picked up fast.

Could I go to the coffee shop, use my laptop there to do work, or alternatively pick up a newspaper there, every morning, and call that my first business activity?

Allison, we would love to come by and see or pick your brain if you wouldn't mind, thanks!