Please click on the links, give them a read, and share your thoughts in the comments.First is a post that I feel will help not get overwhelmed with the amount of info that is here on BP:https://www.biggerpockets.com/blogs/5868/52761-the-simple-guide-to-getting-started-on-bpThe second is a post that will help get you focused with your real estate investing goals:https://www.biggerpockets.com/blogs/5868/52743-im-new-to-bp-any-advice-would-be-appriciatedThe last one is a post that will help you choose an “investor friendly” real estate agent.

Do a couple deals with your friends (who sound like they're ready to gouge you) and then get out of your comfort zone and do it yourself!

Please click on the links, give them a read, and share your thoughts in the comments.First is a post that I feel will help not get overwhelmed with the amount of info that is here on BP:https://www.biggerpockets.com/blogs/5868/52761-the-simple-guide-to-getting-started-on-bpThe second is a post that will help get you focused with your real estate investing goals:https://www.biggerpockets.com/blogs/5868/52743-im-new-to-bp-any-advice-would-be-appriciatedThe last one is a post that will help you choose an “investor friendly” real estate agent.

Their website isn't user-friendly and I've found the quality of their leads to be sub-par.

Had a couple attempts where I made it far but frankly the market here has been so competitive it has led me to seek my fortune elsewhere, specifically in Chicago, where I have a good friend doing real estate. 

In short, you look at recent sales, the # beds, baths, size of the property, condition, and key features (lot size, attached garage vs no garage, etc.) and adjust the price of the comps up/down to tailor to the subject property.- BPO - Broker's price opinion.

Me and a friend looking to invest in a duplex.

Spreadsheet template:TOP HALF OF PAGE:Addresses of comps - price - date - bed/bath - special feature(s) of house - conditionProperties listed here with dataMedian / Mean / Lowest / Highest chartCommentaryBOTTOM HALF OF PAGE:Left side, improvements since purchase bullet points.Right side, details about how/why you got the property for less than fair market value, again bullet points. 

Another idea is putting together a flyer for the HR department to give to employees about relocating and about the features of the new neighborhood the company will be moving to.

Please click on the links, give them a read, and share your thoughts in the comments.First is a post that I feel will help not get overwhelmed with the amount of info that is here on BP:https://www.biggerpockets.com/blogs/5868/52761-the-simple-guide-to-getting-started-on-bpThe second is a post that will help get you focused with your real estate investing goals:https://www.biggerpockets.com/blogs/5868/52743-im-new-to-bp-any-advice-would-be-appriciatedThe last one is a post that will help you choose an “investor friendly” real estate agent.