@Josh McCullough  - here's a couple of questions to consider.You said that the CB brokerage in your town is "large" - does that mean that its large enough that its the biggest player in that market?  

That's a great way to network with some of the local players.

And collect business cards of all the players in your area?

It shows you are a team player and I think you have the right attitude to go far.

Hi MaryanneYou would be very welcome at our Cashflow Players group on most Saturday mornings.  

Using iTunes is a big pain and I'd like to get him a new MP3 player that would easily download subscribed podcasts, keep his place in the podcast if he turns off the player, etc.

Connect with some big players in notes here on BP. 

With CAP rates in the large apt and office building space below 6%, I don't blame some large players for taking profits.  

I am professional online poker player but I have had REI in consideration a few years already.

Set up a plan and budget go over materials you want and can afford for it figure out whats worth the effort and whats not but of course first things first set up with a hard working A player real estate agent to help you find the best deals.