@Michael A RytinaIt depends and partnerships should not be considered lightly.Below, is an old blog written by @Ben Leybovich a couple years ago, but it's still relevant.https://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2014/05/0...

I got a 15k lesson in that one this last year and two other BP members got even more expensive lessons with this one frequent BP poster  :)  I can laugh because 15k is not going to change my life.. but other investors this could be serious Its why I am in the 1% of  BP frequent posters ( and it could be far less than 1%) that think that paid training is one of the best ways to actually get going in this business as opposed to thinking you can listen to a few pod cast read a few blogs read BP until your eyes bug out and your all of a sudden going to be a successful RE investor...

utm_source=search&utm_medium=internal&utm_campaign=books (books recommended by BPers)Simply, bone up on the areas that you need to expand knowledge in such as, Forums, Marketplace, Learn, Network, Analyze and Resources.Continue to feast on the Podcasts, #askbp Podcasts, blogs and webinars Lastly, this site thrives on interactions and as such we encourage two way exchanges and look forward to educational, thought provoking ideas relevant to REI.

I have been impressed with some of the items under the tool bar, file place section, and I have a blog piece on cost plus versus fixed price in a blog; plus one on scope of work, both just descriptive  background...

I've been on Bigger Pockets for about 10 days now and have spent a lot of time listening to podcasts, reading articles, e-books, webinars, etc.  

As a side note, there is a good article posted today regarding counties with the highest rent increases/decreases in 2015.  

There are plenty more resources you can find under Education from how to's, blogs from our experts and podcasts.

You will find resources here from blogs to pod casts and forums

@Danielle J.Welcome to BiggerPockets, a place to interact with a vibrant REI group, learn the real estate business and language.Since you did not mention a specific area of interest, I added links to three of the most popular niches for your to select one or all while you wait for local networking contacts.http://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2013/02/22/buying-rental-property/ (how to buy a rental property) http://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2014/01/07/flipping-houses/ (step by step guide to flips)https://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2015/01/31/ultimate-beginners-guide-real-estate-wholesaling-2/ (Ultimate beginners guide to wholesaling)It doesn't matter if you are young or old, totally new or need to build upon your experience.Yes, you have just announced a commitment to the thousands in this community about your seriousness regarding REI and have taken this bold step to affirm it.Your time on this site with the BiggerPockets community will be well spent and can be financially rewarding if you so desire.Don't get overwhelmed by the massive amount of data archived on this site.Simply, bone up on the areas that you need to expand knowledge in such as, Forums, Marketplace, Learn, Network, Analyze and Resources.Feast on the Podcasts, #askbp Podcasts, blogs and webinars REI books suggested by BPershttps://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2015/11/13/7-real-estate-books-beginner-investors/ (7 absolute must read books for beginner REIs)http://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2013/04/14/best-real-estate-books/?

Great info under the education tool and in the blogs (even one I did in an interview by sc Clemson alum today)..