You can't "tag" people at the moment, but it is another way to connect and communicate through the site.Example:http://www.biggerpockets.com/users/biggerpo/statuses/4452This can also be seen if you are my colleague by checking your dashboard activity feed.These conversations will be seen in your dashboard feed and on the status' thread.The Fixes:- These include moves to speed up the forums and the rest of the site and also a few minor tweaks to existing tools.

Create your own script.Make a list of everything you want to know.Then, put them in order to sound like a conversation.

I think I remember having a very similar conversation with you way back.

Also, be sure to set up some Keyword Alerts for some of the topics you are knowledgeable about, or other topics that interest you (like Auction, Houston, Rehab, etc ) so you'll be notified that those words were mentioned in the forums and can jump into those conversations!

We're talking about a simple conversation, not calling the cops, so I don't see the big deal.

everyone and there mother is wholesaler in houston these days. is this a property you have a lead on or just an imaginary scenario type of conversation? 

@Justin Merchant - That was more or less a question for conversational purposes.

Reading the forums, listening to podcasts, reading books, and hearing the inspiring conversations really helped making our first step easy.

Here are some recommendations for you:Find and connect with other BP members that are in your area: http://www.biggerpockets.com/meetSet up keyword alerts to be notified of the topics that interest you: http://www.biggerpockets.com/alertsRead Beginner’s Guide: http://www.biggerpockets.com/real-estate-investingCheck out BP Podcasts: http://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/category/podcast/If you wish to tag someone in the conversation on the forum, type @ followed by their name and then select the name of that person which should appear below the comments box.

I will see what they say with the lease I sent them but the that's illegal  in RI  on the first conversation rubbed me wrong but I appreciate people knowing their rights.