@Jason Carter @Tal Simpson this is exactly why I prefer getting info from locals, and people on the ground than reading reports and blogs and generic research.

Here are a couple of articles for your leisurely reading though:https://www.mlrpc.com/articles/new-tax-law-affects...https://www.marketwatch.com/story/the-new-tax-law-...http://www.noradarealestate.com/blog/new-2018-tax-...

@Kenton Coffman I could write pages outlining the benefits of mobile home park investing, however, there are plenty of blogs, articles and podcasts out there to answer that for you.

If anyone else is interested, you can see them here: https://www.biggerpockets.com/blogs/4837/43935-everything-you-want-to-know-about-buy-and-hold-real-estate-presentationIt's tougher to find such deals in this market and you'll have to dig more (probably do some direct-to-seller marketing), but there are always great deals out there.

Many members are experts in their respective fields related to real estate investing, whether that is real estate brokerage, wholesaling, flipping, buy and hold, lending, self-directed IRA and Solo 401k investing, or tax and legal guidance.There are some pretty cool discounts on various products and services offered as Perks to BP members that you might want to check out: https://www.biggerpockets.com/perks/proIf you haven’t checked it out already, the Bigger Pockets blog features links to their awesome podcast and many great articles: https://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/The site has quite a few tools that can be helpful for new members.

@Michael Woodshttps://www.militaryvaloan.com/blog/what-is-the-va...

I basically listened to every podcast I could listen to, read as many books/blogs/posts I could find. 

Hey @Austin Works, here are some articles I wrote on BP based on my experiences. https://www.biggerpockets.com/blogs/10042/Right now the biggest concern is STR regulations and permitting. 

So much info it is a little overwhelming but I am listening to podcasts daily plus trying to read more blogs and forums.My short term goals are as follows for now until I exceed them.I will buy my first investment property before the end of 2018.In 3 years I will be making 5k in passive income.In 5 years I will be making 10k in passive income.Ideally I would like to find some local people I could help and learn from.

The more FIRE blogs I read, the more I realize that the majority of them are well-versed in tax tricks that allow them to minimize their tax burden to next to nothing.