The start-up investigator may decide to ask a few like-minded friends to form a paranormal group. It is helpful to set a few rules and create a system for doing investigations early on. Things run more smoothly if everyone in the group understands the basic theories behind paranormal anomalies and has done some of the recommended readings from Appendix D.

Usually, the group breaks down into teams of two and they disperse to various areas that need to be investigated. It is nice to pair people whose investigative styles are similar and whose skills complement one another. This sort of partnership is optimal, and a great deal more can be accomplished if the investigators' personalities mesh well. Nothing is worse than pairing people who get on each other's nerves or bicker about procedures. Team leaders who have to deal with this sort of thing grow very frustrated in dealing with human issues rather than paranormal ones. The energy the investigators bring to a case can affect the outcome and radically change the course of the case, so take care to choose members who are mature enough to put ego aside and work well with others.

Joining a Group

If you are not starting from scratch or would like to join an established group, start your search on the Internet. You can do a search using the name of your town or area and the words ghost hunters. You may find that there is an established group not too far away. Joining an established group is really the best way to get the proper training and learn the many skills you will need as a paranormal investigator.