I am looking for any and all advice, tips, ideas, criticism, or help I can get.

Full of great tips and reads.

I have read number of blogs, YouTube videos, countless hours of research, deep thinking on RE (big picture stuff), also been to a real estate workshop.

I'm trying to get any info or tips or even advice on what i should do.

I'm trying to get any info or tips or even advice on what i should do.

I'm trying to get any info or tips or even advice on what i should do.

.#1 tip would be to start listening to the bigger pockets podcast, start at number 1 and work your way through them all, there is some incredible information on there from some excellent investors. 

Your time here will be well spent.Since you didn't mention a specific REI area of interest, I added the below links for your selection of one or all.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)Now that you have made the move, below are some links that will help with the navigation of the site. http://www.biggerpockets.com/startherehttp://www.biggerpockets.com/meethttps://www.biggerpockets.com/alertsHow to Use @Mentions on BiggerPocketshttps://www.biggerpockets.com/ruleshttps://www.biggerpockets.com/termshttps://www.biggerpockets.com/inviteshttps://www.biggerpockets.com/perkshttps://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/categorieshttps://www.biggerpockets.com/courses/a-beginners-introduction-to-real-estate-investing (video courses)https://www.biggerpockets.com/real-estate-investing (Ultimate beginner's guide to REI)Before your 1st purchase, please ensure you visit the below link for some tips.https://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2014/12/19/real-estate-investing-success-smart-tips/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/?

Does anyone have tips/resources on navigating this scenario; finding a good broker, questions to ask, key analysis to run to compare properties and gauging local economic health?

I have read them multiple times and will read them again as they are worth the laughter and are filled with excellent tips.