Just closed on my first investment property and the process wouldn’t have been nearly as straightforward without my Real Estate agent.

Pretty straight forward you have damage "inside" the walls and you have insurance.  

Try to find others within your areas that understand and are doing wholesaling already.Set up keyword alerts to be notified of the topics that interest you: http://www.biggerpockets.com/alerts.

Maybe start by inquiring about markets close to you, setting up a keywords search for them and following those that are major BiggerPockets contributors in those markets.

Set up some keywords for your area and check for local meetups. 

Here are some recommendations for you:Find and connect with other BP members that are in your area: https://www.biggerpockets.com/search/usersSet up keyword alerts to be notified of the topics that interest you: http://www.biggerpockets.com/alertsRead Beginner’s Guide: http://www.biggerpockets.com/real-estate-investingCheck out BP Podcasts: https://www.biggerpockets.com/podcast If you wish to tag someone in the conversation on the forum, type @ followed by their name and then select the name of that person which should appear below the comments box.

I'd recommend setting up some keyword searches so you'll be pinged on the topics that are of most interest to you.

Find and connect with other BP members that are in your area: https://www.biggerpockets.com/search/usersSet up keyword alerts to be notified of the topics that interest you: http://www.biggerpockets.com/alerts. 

That's a great way to get into the business.A few tips that may be helpful to you here on the Bigger Pockets website as you build your portfolio:You can set up keyword alerts so anytime someone posts about Layton (or the specific neighborhoods you're exploring), you'll be notified.

Both will probably help you as you jump into real estate.A few tips that may be helpful to you here on the Bigger Pockets website as you start building your portfolio:You can set up keyword alerts so anytime someone posts about Jacksonville (or the specific neighborhoods you're exploring), you'll be notified.