I have been involved in RE for 4 years, have a handful of SFHs that I rent out.  

Get involved start a blog etc.

For now I have a tech support job with a Connecticut manufacturer that involves being in a cubicle a lot.

It's pretty involved.  

Do I have to involve the bank in collecting bids and selecting subcontractors for scopes of work?

The flip typically involves a fraudulent appraisal, which may indicate that renovations were made to the home, when, in fact, there were none, or the renovations consisted only of minor cosmetic improvements."

I can direct you to the wholeseller involved, just PM me.

Many people find real estate interesting and consider it a good investment but don't know haw to get involved.

  :)As we only have 1 unit currently under possession in our company, (LLC formed, funding to be soon), It's really about the paydown for all of us involved.5-10 year timeline means major equity to us, unless of course, the bottom falls out and they become worthless.

So, I nicely told her "I think it is sort of outside of my responsibility, and we don't usually get involved in this conflict.