@Thomas ManningAdding to what Bram suggested above, you may want to go through the Ultimate Beginner's Guide here on BP (link).

Make sure to read the Beginner’s Guide: http://www.biggerpockets.com/real-estate-investing

I am excited to be apart of such a great community and hope to continually learn from all of the BP industry professionals.As of now, I am in the learning/networking stage of all things real estate and hope to meet a few mentors who can guide me with real world experiences.

Here are some recommendations for you:Find and connect with other BP members that are in your area: http://www.biggerpockets.com/meetSet 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: http://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/category/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.

Have you already downloaded the Ultimate Beginner's Guide here https://www.biggerpockets.com/real-estate-investing?

Have you already read the Beginner's Guide here https://www.biggerpockets.com/real-estate-investing, it's a good book to start here. 

You can also check out The Ultimate Beginner's Guide to Wholesaling and The Book on Flipping Houses.

Be sure to ask plenty of questions.Also, check out https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/12/topics/79320-so-your-new-to-this-a-guide-for-the-new for some great information to know when getting started.Feel free to connect and reach out!

We only just moved to the area a few months ago from Buffalo, NY, so I don't think I'll be able to help you with area expertise, but I can offer to you to check out the podcasts, join in conversation in the forums, and check out the Education -> Guides in the top menu of the BP website.  

Not to say there aren't good ones in here UT, but they are few and far between, and often, have many people looking at them.Make sure you read the free guide to REI here on BP.