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 SuccessREI can be very daunting, but, before you go searching for that 1st buy, please take a few minutes to bone up on the tips in link below.http://www.realestate.com/advice/buying-your-first-investment-property/ 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.

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We also work with their students providing passive investments should they need them or choose to work with us.The reason for telling you all of that, is that unlike @Curt Davis - whom I have also known for years, worked with and provide service to his company today - I have had the opportunity to get to know Than personally and interact with thousands of the students that are part of the Fortune Builders team.  

There is a learning curve, and it may be a challenge getting your contractors onboard (it is very interactive between all parties, even including end buyers if so desired).

https://www.biggerpockets.com/alerts You will get emails on topics and discussions which allow you to interact with other BP users.Be sure to check out the BP Ultimate Beginner’s Guide.

I always look forward to your responses and interactions on the site, and I know others do as well.

To be honest, most of the value will be the interaction with other members.

Also, please consider posting a picture, it really helps others and will increase the interaction from other members.

@Amy, welcome to BP you will love the interaction and information.

These new profiles will replace the current company system with more robust profiles that are interactive, and which do not require approval from our admins/mods.That said, there are a few important things I want to bring up:1 - We're looking for beta testers for the new companies system.