I dont do alot of social media type activity, but i have concluded it far better to network with people for free than pay some guru to tell me im stupid for investing money with them.

Use social media, white pages and skip tracing services.

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@Frank TurkWelcome to the vibrant BP community, where you will find like minded individuals committed to REI and also helping others succeed.Your time on this social media site will be well spent.You have taken the 1st step by announcing your readiness and commitment to embark on a REI career.Whether you pursue, wholesale, rehab & fIip or buy and hold it's up to you to decide.Below, are links from three of the most popular niches for your review and from which you can pick one to focus on now and add others later if you choose.https://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2015/01/31/ultimate-beginners-guide-real-estate-wholesaling-2/ (Ultimate beginners guide to wholesaling)http://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2014/01/07/flipping-houses/ (step by step guide to flips)http://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2013/02/22/buying-rental-property/ (how to buy a rental property)The bottom line is that you must take action to start.

You have the opportunity to socialize with other like minded individuals who may be interested and/or have the same background as yourself when it comes to real estate.

I would like to connect with folks who have experience in that market to help to better understand it.I look forward to engaging with you!

It would be good to hear experiences about flipping homes on Oahu seeing that it relates to my background in architecture.Looking forward to hearing your stories and I'll have to connect with you and @Michael Mazzella to stay engaged in what's going on in the motherland!

@Kevin JettooWelcome to the vibrant BP community, where you will find like minded individuals committed to REI and also helping others succeed.Your time on this social media site will be well spent.You have taken the 1st step by announcing your readiness and commitment to embark on a REI career.Whether you pursue, wholesale, rehab & fIip or buy and hold it's up to you to decide.While you ponder where to settle in the USA, I added the below links for your review of the are of REI that you would like to focus on.https://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2015/01/31/ultimate-beginners-guide-real-estate-wholesaling-2/ (Ultimate beginners guide to wholesaling)http://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2014/01/07/flipping-houses/ (step by step guide to flips)http://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2013/02/22/buying-rental-property/ (how to buy a rental property)The bottom line is that you must take action to start.

Would love to engage and potentially partner up with like-minded individuals in the industry. 

As I comment, my realtor engages in discussion with me and my partner and agrees with what I'm saying.