I'm still waiting for transparent masks to become popular... would make our social interactions a lot more comfortable ha ha .

@Dave Foster   I bet Dave can answer this 

I seriously do not advise taking the course from an education standpoint, your time would much better be spent interacting on the BP forums and attending meet-ups.

Flip This Wholesaler is an interactive site that is sure to nourish you with some great real estate tips and tricks on how to make it big in the real estate investing world this year.

At the end of the day I remember my interaction with the person more than their business card. 

Now, you simply have to work on the other elements to progress your REI pursuit.Ok, now that you have taken your initial step, below are some quick links to get engaged. http://www.biggerpockets.com/starthere http://www.biggerpockets.com/ubg http://www.biggerpockets.com/meet Setting up Keyword Alerts How to Use @Mentions on BiggerPockets 25 Tips for Real Estate Success However, this site thrives on interactions and as such we encourage two way exchanges and look forward to educational and thought provoking ideas relevant to REI.

@Dave Foster is tops around here.

Thanks @Dave Foster .

@Felipe Ocampo The critical step in the 1031 process is to contract with a Qualified Intermediary (QI), like @Bill Exeter or @Dave Foster before you close on your sale. 

Excellent points from John and @Dave Foster (as usual) .Cost is a major factor.