Check out my post on finding a mentorhttp://www.biggerpockets.com/blogs/3225/blog_posts/26426-mentorAlso you can set up an alert (link is small print in upper right) for Charlottesville to help you find other members from the area.

Details on my blog, you will have to copy paste. http://www.biggerpockets.com/blogs/3472/blog_posts/27214-entertainment-capital-of-the-world-rebounding-or-is-this-the-eye-of-the-storm

I hit a blog post, which then pulled me into the forums and I was hooked.

I was listening to one of the blogs by Brandon and Josh and they were stating how hard it is while working as a wholesaler.

See http://www.biggerpockets.com/blogs/3/blog_posts/26565-a-contract-for-option-is-better-than-a-lease-optionThere are NC seasoned LO Investors here.

Jenkins,I really appreciate the podcast recs and blogs!

You may want to check out this blog post How to Find a MentorYou have big goals but you are young and have time.

Why does my pic show up here but not on blog post?

There is a pretty decent sized DMV presence on the blog so you'll be able to learn a ton about investing in our area.

Make sure you check out the various forum sections, blogs, podcasts, e-books, etc...there are a ton of resources right here on Bigger Pockets.