e of  meetups with the VBREIG , one was unproductive and the other I was able to network with a mortgage lender as well as a couple of property managers.

You would just report the rental activity on a Schedule E.

It's exciting to get started with real estate investing, but having a foundation of financial knowledge will be very helpful in your investing, how you proceed, and what you buy.Many of these questions are answered in my free e-book, The Ultimate Guide to Passive Real Estate Investing.I suggest getting clear on what your investment goals are.

With keller williams they give us E-Edge, does anyone think i should just stick to that? 

Thanks,Joe E

Give me a call, or shoot me an e-mail. 

i would want confirmation or clarification of the following:1) A cop telling a victim of a B&E that they should move.  

Read the E-myth. 

If you buy in your own name, the income and expenses will go on Schedule E, but yes, you will most likely (depending on amount of income) have to also file in MA as well as RI.  

I second that @Bob E.