Any suggestions of what I need to ask for, how to analyze the areas (I think all his properties are already occupied) and/or where to seek help and/or JV partners (I feel dumb posting this).Doug 

Houston is fairly active on here!

Hi there everyone! I'm looking for some solid CPA recommendations here in Colorado Springs or the surrounding area. Do you know of a qualified CPA with specific and current experience working with real estate investor...

Since I'll need two years of an active broker license before I can act as my own Broker in Charge (BIC) for managing other owner's properties, does anyone have advice on how to recruit a BIC?

When I am seeking lenders that hold their own paper I (1) go to the local REIA and find out who partners and lends privately, but that will take some time building relationships (2) go to smaller more localized banks, not mortgage lenders or brokers as they by definition are selling their loans.I have also found that if you go to banks in smaller markets outside of the metro, where there is only one or two offices that you often deal directly with the bank president and can make some great loans and connections.And I just posted this on another question - but go to local REIA meetings, meetups and the like, talk to people, vendors and build relationships and you will be able to get some great referrals - just like here at BP, only live and face to face - I think there is even a live BP meeting in Waldo this week? 

Interested in more active bidding.

Recently caught the REI bug and lenders I've talked to will approve $40K-50K max due to the age of our accounts and lack of activity opening new lines of credit. 

Pinnacle investments, smartand, Memphis invest, turnkey properties (formerly Memphis turnkey), Ohio Cash flow, These are just a few that are active on BP.

i keep reading different articles about active and passive income, you say this will be passive, what would constitute it as active?

Quick search on the forums will indicate that all 4 areas you've mentioned have solid activity (buy and sell).