Make sure to listen to all the BP podcasts, read the articles on the main blog and be active in these forums to learn a ton very quickly about any topic in real estate you want to know more about.This is also a great place to meet people that can be assets to your business.

However, on Redfin, Truila, etc. they look to be included and used in the $/sq. ft calculation.For example, check out this listing, there are 1610 main level and 506 finished basement but both are included in the total sq. ft.

Make sure to listen to all the BP podcasts, read the articles on the main blog and be active in these forums to learn a ton very quickly about any topic in real estate you want to know more about.This is also a great place to meet people that can be assets to your business.

The main REIA group in my area is a $500/year membership.

@Olen Main You are actually in a good to position to monitor an opportunity. 

Make sure to listen to all the BP podcasts, read the articles on the main blog and be active in these forums to learn a ton very quickly about any topic in real estate you want to know more about.This is also a great place to meet people that can be assets to your business.

I just got into being a real estate agent intern and I like it and all but my main focus is home investment.

The main part that concerned me was the fact a sign was posted but nothing was mentioned in the listing.

I plan on mainly focusing on buy and hold investing for the first couple years and see where the investing takes me. 

I guess my main question is, are there investors who are just looking for a long term investment for their money?