There's a thread on BP on crowdfunding though, here's the link, nor will it let me copy and paste, so click on the forums (top left) then ALL forums (scroll to bottom to Crowdfunding).

More important, link up with either an agent or a property manager whose brain you can pick over a lunch or two and get to know what areas and strategies work in your region.Also, unfortunately, more important than the availability or access to 'deals' is your ability to finance or acquire them.

Tips?

@ john rooster Only because he doesn't give any information about himself, and the link from the ad goes to a form which requires my name, address, and phone number.

It automatically generates monthly rental invoices, reoccurring bills like sewer bills, and has great reporting functions.Going even further I got set up on IPN (Intuit Payment Network) and now I email my rent invoices to my tenants and they can click a link, and pay me online, I then just click to receive the payment and everything is recorded instantly.There is a learning curve to some extent.

Incase you missed it browse the link to Ultimate Beginners Guide to real estate investing on BP http://www.biggerpockets.com/real-estate-investingYou have come to the right place and Atlanta provides you good value for your money.

A few tips..You can tag people by typing @ before you type their name, then clicking their name when it pops up at the bottom of the message box.

Thanks @Akiva L. for the links you provided, this way go long way into helping network with established REI in the metro Detroit area.

Also, set up "keyword alerts" by clicking on the link in the top right corner under the navigation bar with words of things that you are interested in knowing more about.Furthermore, I was just informed about a meetup group in our area.

Thanks for the tip, @Matt Devincenzo.