Chat Can Be Worth Millions
Time on a Discussion Board is Time Well Spent

By Jordan Taylor

Whether you're just getting started or have years of experience in real estate investing, there will always be something you don't know or need help with. One of the best places to get—and give—advice and support on real estate is the Cash Flow Generator® discussion board at www.cashflowgenerator.com. This is a network in cyberspace that you can access at your convenience to reach out to investors all over the country and even throughout the world.

The discussion board is a forum where people of all levels of experience gather to ask questions and offer solutions to a variety of problems. It's a place to find out what works and what doesn't, and to discover and share new resources.

One member reads the forum instead of the newspaper with her morning coffee—a more productive and positive way to start the day. She writes: “I can learn from the experiences of others both positive and negative, and I enjoy sharing what I have come across in my investing. I can post a situation, ask for opinions and receive different perspectives. When you are smack in the middle of something, you don't always have a clear vision. Here you can get many ideas—ones you may not have seen on your own. ”A California participant says, “There is at least one terrific idea and/or deal every day from one of the other members. It's like having an ongoing education.”

Board members may identify themselves or remain anonymous, based on their own preference. Beginning investors can seek the advice of seasoned pros with confidence, knowing that they won't be criticized or belittled in any way. The main purpose of the board is to provide help and support, and everyone on it knows that. Members of the board have formed lasting friendships and profitable professional associations after meeting one another in this forum.

A member based in St. Louis reports of finding a nearby investor with 38 rental units for sale from a posting by a lady in Florida. He also met a member from Lincoln , Nebraska , who coached him and helped him prepare for (and get greater benefit from) his session with his professional mentor.

As a bonus, instructors and mentors from Cash Flow Generator and Wealth Intelligence Academy® regularly contribute to the discussions. Best of all, use of the forum is absolutely free.

“This forum gives a great opportunity for sharing ideas and for answering questions,” a member wrote. “No matter how seasoned an investor you are, nobody knows everything. I like having a place where I can ask questions of investors more experienced than I am. I also like being able to help new investors get started and avoid some of the mistakes I made.” Another member said, “There are so many wonderful people on this board who unselfishly give of their time to help others just starting out.”

You can benefit from the Cash Flow Generator discussion board by going to www.cashflowgenerator.com and clicking on the discussion board link. Anyone can read the posts; to ask questions or participate in discussions, just follow the quick and easy steps for registration.

Getting the most out of a discussion board

New to online discussion forums? Use these tips to get the most out of your time on the board:

• Use the board at your convenience. Remember, it's available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. Read and post on your own schedule.
• If you post a question or a comment, be clear and concise—and always check your spelling and grammar.
• Be tolerant of the opinions of others, even when you disagree. Discussion boards are not the place for personal attacks or criticism; they are a place for factual, unemotional sharing of ideas and information.
• If you are seeking advice, remember that the more details you provide about your situation, the better chance you'll have of useful replies. Give people the information they need to help you.
• Remember that online forums are a two-way street. Just as you gain from them, give of yourself in the form of your knowledge, experience, and wisdom.

Jordan Taylor is the editor of Cash Flow Generator® newsletter.