It takes time to develop knowledge so even that is investing in the broad sense.Josh started a thread about a failed property management firm in MO.

Niche in that it takes special knowledge that most RE investors have not developed.

[i]First, I would like to say that I am finding alot of knowledgeable information to gleam from on "biggerpockets".........thanks!

No offence intended, but working from a distance, I want all the info I can get, from several knowledgable people, including severa management companies.

Thanks for the response.I do understand and agree with you on the "exempt" thing, Just something I read while scouring the universe for some knowledge.

Worse is when they did and then did nothing with the knowledge they picked up.Look at the folks who go to college and then head in a new direction.

Hey Everyone, I have been browsing the site for the past couple days and have been nothing but impressed by the wealth of knowledge by the members and am very excited about becoming an active member of the site.I am a single father that has been involved in some aspect of real estate and real estate investing for the past 6 years.

I hope to get knowledge from all of you here and hope to connect with this community.

Warnings like, "Low-ball offers tend to show the agents level of knowledge, that's it.

More knowledge and intelligence is needed as the details can really matter.Here is a very high level set of suggestions.Read all you can.