I currently live in Los Angeles and I am actively looking to start investing in real estate.

The activity I've seen so far is "not great" to say the least.

Yes you must have an active RE license to manage properties for others in MN.

If you're going to accuse someone of illegal activity, it's not unreasonable that you provide even a modicum of support for it.You're telling me to do my own research. 

Lots of active Tampa investors here.

I was excited last month to open my copy of The Real Deal and find that I was listed as one of the seven most active developers in North Shore Staten Island.

For me, for right now, it's combining our investing with our volunteerism.Stay active on the site to get the most out of it!

We are also working with a local acquaintance who is very active/familiar with the unique market of rural "country" rentals & is helping us with the necessary contract docs., tenant screening, etc.1.)

A large reason for that with "newbies" is they don't know what they want, and where to start once they know.My first question for you would be:  Do you want to be an "active" or "passive" real estate investor?

. ^^ We have a fairly active group of real estate investors living in Korea focused on investing in Korea, the US and the world.