I spend about 3-4 hours every day "puking" myself all over the internet on my own blogs, various investing Forums, commenting on other peoples Blogs, Active Rain, etc.

One bucket is how to help a neighbor and more of a charity activity.

More activity might not help and it can reduce your credit score for a period.

As a result of your postings here and emails to the SPAMMER's host, if you take a look, you'll see that the host has suspended the account and the website is no longer active!

Especially with the 3rd party attorney offices because when there's big fees and commissions attornies will be the first to get involved plus I'm pretty sure that a portfolios buyer(s) will have their attorney on retention to help them with their business activities.

It is not uncommon for PM companies to utilize "interns" and this is a great way to learn about operations, applicable laws, marketing, and, if there are active investment property sales agents in the organization, you can learn the mechanics of the Deals as well.

I am attempting to be an active part of society, and would like to invest in real estate.

If it is an area where there has been a lot of activity you can see how closely the bids are coming to the list price.

REI is a long term activity.

The point being to actively network with other investors in your area.