@Mike Feathers,Don't fall for the upsale and/or the Mentoring Program from Fortune Builders.You're $$$ can be put to better use, including Investments in Real Estate.Raymond

Whatever you do, do not attend one and make a decision that it is the same as the other.Here is the link that lists the clubs here on Bigger Pockets: http://www.biggerpockets.com/real-estate-clubs/illinois.html

Locate and attend 3 different local REIA club meetings great place to meet people gather resources and info.

I would look for a local club for paranormal activity, someone in the group or club may be interested.

Scott The Book on Flipping Houses,The Book on Estimating ReHab Costshttp://www.biggerpockets.com/flippingbookLocate and attend 3 different local REIA club meetings great place to meet people gather resources and info.Consider checking out HUD homes for small multi's owner occupied gets first crack.You might consider Niche or Specialized Housing like student housing.

And you get the benefit of having 50 past ones to catch up on.Locate and attend 3 different local REIA club meetings great place to meet people gather resources and info.Two Great reads, I bought both J.

Scott The Book on Flipping Houses,The Book on Estimating ReHab Costshttp://www.biggerpockets.com/flippingbookLocate and attend 3 different local REIA club meetings great place to meet people gather resources and info.You might consider Niche or Specialized Housing like student housing.

A few tips on the website and on meeting some fellow investors:Search for local meetups here or google a local REI club to network with other investors.

Push through it.Locate and attend 3 different local REIA club meetings great place to meet people gather resources and info.

@curtisWelcome.Check out the Start Here page http://www.biggerpockets.com/starthereLocate and attend 3 different local REIA club meetings great place to meet people gather resources and info.Two Great reads, I bought both J.