What Resources do you Learn From?

[Scott Smith]

Hey Everyone! 

I have been working within the real estate investing niche for years, and within that niche I am highly focused on asset protection for both myself and clients. One of the issues I constantly am faced with is remaining up-to-date on current trends and keeping myself on top of all things legal and real estate investing. I've always multiple general sources:
1) Local investor friends - this is where I hear about a variety of general topics and can stay up-to-date on trends
2) Books on topics that have caught my interest. (though the content is usually generalized and watered down)
3) Online forums, podcasts, videos - this is honestly the best of the first three options in my opinion. Especially forums like BP!
4) Big firms (expensive option and the individual you talk to usually isn't a real estate investor... they offer great advice, but not necessarily the best business decisions based on a niche)
5) Professionals who are in the same business. This is obviously my preference, but finding these resources takes time and effort!

Where do you get your information? I am always looking for good resources both in print and online - including magazines, blogs, podcasts, video channels, etc. I find myself turning to Bigger Pockets first on a lot of topics to see what people are saying regarding various topics, but I always try expand my knowledge base if I can find solid sources of information.