If you haven't already, check out the Ultimate Beginner's Guide as somewhat of a crash course introduction. 

I am looking for fellow beginners who are interested in meeting up and potentially partnering together to take on this behemoth of a Real Estate market we call the Bay Area.

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Here are some 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 which should appear below the comments box.

Hello, I have just moved home from overseas with my family of five. My husband is currently in the army and we are stationed at Fort Rucker, AL. Living in a hotel for now until we figure out what we're going to do. We...

1.Subscribe to the BiggerPockets Money and Rookie Podcasts2.Attend the FREE WEBINARS3.Attend a Meetup in Your Area / virtual meet ups4.Purchase the Beginner Books: How to Invest in Real Estate, Set for Life, The House Hacking Strategy5.Peruse the forums!

With this huge herd of beginners out there being talked into this stuff you know there is going to be heartache along the way.. they have even moved into selling their cars sub too.. what ta disaster that is..

When I was a beginner, I decided to go the turnkey route.

I am a total beginner...as in 101.

:) The Millionaire Next Door, The Millionaire Real Estate Investor, What Every Investor Needs to Know About Cash FlowGuidesUltimate Beginners Guide, Forum Stickies, BP Calculators or spreadsheets uploaded by membersHope this information can give you a good start.