I am just a beginner at everything and I just would like to know if there are any books, videos, podcasts, etc. that I might have skipped over in Bigger Pockets that would benefit me on strategizing and knowing what to do when the market goes up, and when the market goes down. 

@Thesda McIvor, I just joined this week myself, after about a month of watching the podcast YouTube videos from a recommendation of a friend.  

Ive written down my why(s) and have recently just finished the introduction videos and am now watching the podcasts.

He's making 4% on a passive instrument and has given up the hassles of active ownership.Note  buying is a popular exercise because it's a passive way to still invest in real estate for the long term backed by a real estate asset.  

@Phil Reames makes a great and popular suggestion of answering questions with questions.

Find videos and blogs.

I'm not sure about the Hampton Roads area, but have heard from some real state agents that areas such as Sandston and Highland Springs in Richmond seems to be  pretty popular buy and hold locations, but of course this is not advice, do your own due diligence on the area and home before buying.  

I am a 22 year old and new to REI and have been researching, with reading and videos, for the past few months.

It's a very popular strategy in the area and we'd like to know what supply/demand looks like in the market. 

Hi Tianna I'm located in Kennesaw,Ga I can sit here and give you many suggestions, but I'll name a few bigger pockets has this video on YouTube that has like 63 videos that'll walk you through everything you can also go on Reiclub.com they have some great things as well.