@Jeffrey Jenkins 3 suggestions:1) Join a local REIA or Meetup2) Seek out an experienced local expert3) Ask them for an opportunity to spend a day (o 1/2 day) looking over their shoulder.  

I wanted to drop a note and check if there are recommendation for good networking REI groups to join in Chicago - downtown?

Alex just recently joined the firm, and will e ramping up soon in Hartford County. 

Once place you can start meeting peeps is by joining http://azreia.orgThat way you will be able to talk to like minded investors.

Have you joined the next webinar? 

You can do this by going to local meet ups or by joining your local REIA.

If you buy 1 property a year then you most likely make up for this cost.In order to get the MLS access people discuss (at least in my area), you have to join the board which around me is about $1500 a year.

Hey Everyone,I just joined the forums after listening to quite a few BP podcasts.

Make sure you join the mastermind community, its 1400+ and active.

You should join !