The best advice I have for you is to be sure to set up some Keyword Alerts for some of the topics you are knowledgeable about, or other topics that interest you (like wholesaling, Houston, Rehab, etc ) so you'll be notified that those words were mentioned in the forums and can jump into those conversations!

Shera Gregory welcome to Bigger Pockets community where knowledge is unlimited!

And be sure to set up some Keyword Alerts for some of the topics you are knowledgeable about, or other topics that interest you (like wholesale, Maryland, DC, Rehab, etc ) so you'll be notified that those words were mentioned in the forums and can jump into those conversations!

Long-term plan is still under development.I hope to become active on Bigger Pockets for several reasons. 1.I really enjoy the Pod casts and would very much like to connect with other investors2.Expanding my knowledge is a must.

She didn't seem terribly knowledgeable about what she did, and I suspect that it's going to be on me to find out how to rectify the situation if I want any chance of a deal.

Very positive group and lots of knowledgeable people in it!

My long winded answer can be summarized by the following; I hope my detailed insight gives you better knowledge into the industry that could help on this and future deals.

I am just starting out as a real estate investor in Colorado, I've been focusing on the educating myself currently and it dawned on me that taking some real-estate courses and possibly getting my license may benefit me and if anything give me access to MLS postings and just more knowledge and understanding of real-estate.

I decided to stop and start chatting anyone up I could, knowledge is power, right?

You may not like this, but here it goes.People need to begin by assessing themselves first, thier circumstances, education/knowledge of RE, thies ability to borrow, thier credit, thies ability to meet and work with people, thier understanding of business in general and the community inwhich you expect to work in.