I'm a beginner investor from Indianapolis as well!!

Make sure you check out the "ultimate beginners guide" if you haven't done so already.

Check out the UBG (ultimate beginner guide) under education  if you haven't done so.

List can be downloaded from https://www.biggerpockets.com/booksIf you are absolute beginner in real estate investments like me check out the following as well.1) Take this awesome 4 Hours 17 minutes free course 'A Beginner's Introduction to Real Estate Investing'https://www.biggerpockets.com/courses/a-beginners-introduction-to-real-estate-investingYouTube playlist link for the samehttps://www.youtube.com/playlist?

I would dare to say that most of our peers here at BP would recommend starting by reading @Joshua Dorkin and @Brandon Turner book titled "The Ultimate Beginner's Guide to Real Estate Investing" and to be honest any all of the BP books.

I just completed the FREE on-line Beginner's Intro to REI course (under Education drop down - Free Course).

List can be downloaded from - BooksIf you are an ABSOLUTE BEGINER in real estate investments like me check out the following as well.1) Take this awesome 4 Hours 17 minutes free course 'A Beginner's Introduction to Real Estate Investing' - UBGYouTube playlist link for the same – BP UBG Youtube2) Checkout the beginner guide for any other guides. - BP Beginner's GuidesThanks,Vijay

I'm extremely interested in pursuing real estate investing and have been listening to podcasts, reading forums, the Ultimate Beginner's Guide, and other REI books! 

I have listed some helpful recommendations for you:Find and connect with other BP members that are in your area:http://www.biggerpockets.com/meetSet 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:http://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/category/podcast/If you wish to tag someone in the conversation on the forum, type @ followed by their name and then select the name of that person.

I have listed some helpful recommendations for you:Meet BiggerPockets member in your area:http://www.biggerpockets.com/meetSet 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:http://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/category/podcast/Forum and Blog rules: https://www.biggerpockets.com/rulesIf you wish to tag someone in the conversation on the forum, type @ followed by their name and then select the name of that person.