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 SuccessHowever, 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.

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/startherehttp://www.biggerpockets.com/ubghttp://www.biggerpockets.com/meetSetting up Keyword AlertsHow to Use @Mentions on BiggerPockets25 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.

This is a fantastic tool to learn and interact with other professionals in the field. 

DeKalb county refers to the website below as a interactive map for some of the crime statistic for the area.

I am an Agent here in the Dayton/Cincinnati area and look forward to interacting with all of the members here.

You'll find MUCH better interaction on the site when people can see you!

The only downside is that it is completely an online company and most interaction is done electronically.

I do my screening based on a point system, and they can gain or lose points based on how they interact with us.

It's not like this is Mike off the street,  these are people you see and interact with In a more personal manner as well.  

All this stuff, how to interact with all types of personalities, doesn't come in books.