As a newbie and still learning the language of the real estate investor game,I know attending meet ups and networking is a good way to meet possible mentors my question is should I have business cards with me if so what type of info should be on it??

My short term goal would be to become a “Student of the Game” and to hopefully mentor under and add value to a seasoned local REI investor's business for free in return for their teachings, guidance and mentorship....this is priceless.Until that day happens, I would not be opposed to changing jobs and going to work for a company that acquires and flips properties or wholesales in or out of state.In order to attain my goals I have done the following:* Read the Beginners Guide to Real Estate Investing *Located 3 REI clubs based on testimonials and referrals.

I'm new to the  game also, is there a difference between a fico score and a credit score?

Learn the game.

Then I give seminars teaching how folks can get into the paper game.

Those markets have definitely been the most talked about for sure, and I wouldn't necessarily say you are late to the game on those but they have definitely changed since everyone was talking about them.

One way to be a true investor in the real estate game is to finance the deals. 

Im just not ready for that risk so early in the game.

Time is really the issue here.An update is we have the agent who previously put the deal together but who now has no skin in the game involved as he knows the family of the note holder.

The tax move seems like a bit of gaming.