If they ask what that involves I explain I am a landlord and a house flipper.

Structural issues can be costly, and usually require a structural engineer to be involved in some capacity.Don't bite off more than you can chew on your first deal. 

I signed a roof release that states the company will not be responsible for damage on the roof or any fittings on the roof.

There are lots of risks involved in this.

I am looking to get involved in a REIA, somewhere near Buckhead where I will be living.

Understand the fees involved and calculate the total cost for an entire year of management so you can compare the different managers.

I am pretty new to REI but am very anxious to get involved.

They systematize there lending and if you don't fit the mold, you may get bad info.  3) shop around to get multiple opinions and options, 4) be aggressively engaged and don't accept the first second or third answers you're given and always always do your own research to fact check (google and BP can answer anything).   

I'm currently involved in my first syndicated deal, and my advice is to just talk to people about what you are doing and what you are looking for.

My goal is here to get involved as much as possible, and start developing my network.I look forward to digesting more information, and meeting all of you.If any of you are in my area, please reach out and lets talk and connect!