Frankly, I am a bit scared of the RE agents slamming the doors in my face... I

Face-to-face is the best avenue, @Sebastian Marroquin.  

Networking face to face is very valuable.Best wishes,Keri (flipper and holder in Ypsilanti)

@Pierre Streat look into Simone Sao she also a investor friendly agent .

When it first happened, it was a pretty terrible feeling but looking back now, I wish I had a picture of the face I made when I turned the water on at the street and heard all of the pipes bursting in the crawlspace.

. - Every form or document for the mortgage provider that I needed to sign I did online with my computer, I never met these people face to face - I had the seller send me all the financials, the rent rolls, the current leases, the SPDS, etc. via e-mail. - I worked with the title company once again completely online and by phone, signing forms, and I wired them the earnest money and down payment from the bank less than a mile from my house.

The more I plan on attending, the more familiar a face I will become, and hopefully begin to network.  

Being at home allows you to network and meet people face to face. I

I like the idea of the video, tips, and communicating through email, but at the same time working face to face is important as well.

The strategy is working, but one of the biggest struggle we face is making sure our tenants feel safe in these rougher neighborhoods.