You could also attend any RE related groups or events and start talking to people.

Has anyone attended the Greater Westchester Real Estate Investors Association - GWREIA meetings?

He and I attend some common events.

http://www.trigofva.com/jointrig.htmI was told that if you have to pay to attend any REI meetings, then to steer clear of the organization.I could be wrong, but it does sound questionable.Carlton

That being the case, I'm going to start by wholesaling.I've checked out the local REIAs and will attend a few before I join (I've heard horror stories about some, so I want to make sure they're clubs that fit my needs) and network as much as possible, build up a buyers' list while I'm looking for deals - I've probably looked at 65 houses and can pretty much tell you what homes go for in a particular area when I hear or see the address.Once I move, I can look at buying properties to rehab and/or hold.

As a side note, I wonder if it's possible to PREVENT the banks agent to attend the auction and bid some ridiculous low figure like $100?

I plan on attending clubs in Walnut Creek and San Ramon this next week.

If its total, this is a really bad deal:$1325/month gross rent$662/month expenses (50% rule, search forums for numerous posts)$663/month net operating income$918/month loan payment$255/month lossIf its $1325 per unit, then the picture is dramatically better.The owner has a LOT more expenses than tax and insurance.

In fact, I will be attending his anti-real estate seminar this November, the "Palm Beach Experience," where I will meet and interact with such great people like Robyn Thompson, Jim Toner, David Dweck, Sharon & Juan Restrepo, Sherman Ragland, Mark Evans, Doug Doebler, Curtis Brooks, Bruce Ridings, Ramon Williamson, Mike Litman, Yanik Silver, and Kendra Todd (just to name a few).If you have any questions that you want me to pass on, let me know, and I'll ask, then post the answers back here!

In addition to all the great suggestions, you could attend and even get a booth at some large RE investing events to market the property.