As soon as an agent gets involved creative deals get much tougher.

Hello im in south Florida and I'm looking to get into real estate i been reading books and watching webinars but i feel that I'm not getting anymore i just want to jump into real estate and get involved.

I really didn't think that I could get involved, until they informed me of the MILLIONS of yards of sand that lies under their farm fields. 

, I look at the last 2 projects I've done - which have involved re-zoning, new square footage, and/or lot division - and I *know* I would have never gotten the experience and confidence to do it without investing locally.  

It depends on the sophistication of the investor involved.

@Greg Behan  @Kevin DelaneyAre either of you involved in any local networking groups? 

No attorney's are involved with the transaction.  

I've listened to many of the podcasts, which was the main reason I joined, but I've also started using the actual site and blog as resources, which inspired me to say hello.My family has been involved in real estate for quite some time.

My goals for RE -  Create WIN/WIN situations for everybody involved in a deal, but understanding that WE need to make money to become efficient.- Creating a presence in the local market and working with other investors / realtors.

@Randy JohnstonRandy thanks so much, the first thing I will do when I arrive back to Portland is get involved with NW REIA and Rarebird.