And whats the easiest way to sift through all the junk (and people) to find what Im looking for.

I will be focusing on sifting through many of the forums on here to learn everything you have to offer.

I looked through the webinars and a few podcast but it can be overwhelming to sift through in order to figure which is the one that answers my question. 

@Elias Zraik I am not in your area, but recently I put together a post to try to help newer investors be able to sift through the haystack of  real estate agents in their area.

The first covers getting started on BP:https://www.biggerpockets.com/blogs/5868/52761-the...The second shares some tips to get you on the right track with investing:https://www.biggerpockets.com/blogs/5868/52743-im-...And the third will help you sift through the huge pile of agents you will come across when you are ready to make a purchase.https://www.biggerpockets.com/blogs/5868/52724-im-...Hope they help you out, and if you have any other questions do not hesitate to reach out privately.

The first talks about getting started with BP:https://www.biggerpockets.com/blogs/5868/52761-the...The second is to help getting on track with investing:https://www.biggerpockets.com/blogs/5868/52743-im-...And the third is a post to help you sift through the haystack of real estate agents out there:https://www.biggerpockets.com/blogs/5868/52724-im-...If you have any other questions feel free to reach out :)

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My comment is not intended to be sarcastic, but to get the point across that time invested in building relationships with many people is not a waste.I have written a blog that might help you sift through agents so that you find the right one. click the link below to read it.

The first is something to help keep you from getting overwhelmed with all the information available on BP:https://www.biggerpockets.com/blogs/5868/52761-the...The second offers some tips to stay focused when you start your investing journey:https://www.biggerpockets.com/blogs/5868/52743-im-...And the third will help you sift through the heap of real estate agents in your area:https://www.biggerpockets.com/blogs/5868/52724-im-...I hope these help you out, do not hesitate to reach out if you have any other questions :)

You sorta just have to dive in anywhere and sift through all the misinformation and learn what's best for you.