In other news, if anyone is browsing the NJ market, I'd love to connect and talk about what you're working on.  

Hey @Rick BorgoWe're actively investing in STRs in Atlantic City (with a non-STR investments as well) and are quite bullish on it.Beyond the casinos, Stockton University's presence has been a boon to the area.

For example; if I'm a buyer browsing in your area and most of the houses I see are similar to your property but they have a sunroom and your doesn't, I might pass over your house.

Just browse through for more info.

You can use the search function to browse old forum posts, articles and blogs, not to mention asking questions.Tod

No risk would be keeping the money in your pocket and walking away because gambling is a pretty bad idea in the first place (I work in casinos, so don't tell my boss I said that). 

Like @Steven Gray, BP website was introduced during this small work shop and i have been watching some podcasts and browsing around.

I'm surprised of how much I've learned by just browsing through the forums.

How do you separate what you are calling nonsense vs. what is in books that might be helpful.Have you spent much time at a large bookstore browsing the RE section?

You can browse through a site like Loopnet to see what is available for sale but nothing beats a good broker with sending you deals/OM's that fit your investing needs.