Here are few things to check out as you work your way around the site:Read Beginner’s Guide: www.biggerpockets.com/real-estate-investingYou can find and connect with other BP members based on your area at: www.biggerpockets.com/search/usersSet up some keyword alerts to notify you when members are discussing something that interests you.

Use the search tool to find the information you need.

I have just started searching the web for properties, as well as reaching out to my small network of investors, agents, and brokers. 

Only buy quality tools; makes the job much easier.  

Here are some recommendations for you:Find and connect with other BP members that are in your area: https://www.biggerpockets.com/search/usersSet 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: https://www.biggerpockets.com/podcast Wishing you the best!

try out https://www.capublicnotice.com/ and search for "PETITION FOR PROBATE"

You can google search the difference between RCV and ACV coverage and get a pretty good explanation on that.Ask how they carrier will settle a total loss vs a partial loss? 

The calculators and analysis tools here are only helpful to me once I figure out where my minimums should be - I just don't know how to figure that out.

You can than contact that realtor and say, "I'm interested in your property @ XXX Street and any other similar properties, can you set up a search for me...."

Then I would start search ABB for "like" properties and build the big spreadsheet all of us successful investors have done in the past to analyse the feasibility of the property.