I listened to the podcast where Shawn Horsapple was interviewed and it was really encouraging an got me motivated again.

You'll recognize the 18' trellises. 

I heard an interview with Chris Sacca (a famous Silicon Valley venture capitalist) talking about the number of pitches he hears for new software firms that he knows are going nowhere.

I am getting ready to meet with my first CPA specifically for real estate investing.   I want to make sure that I am starting out right with all my tax ducks in a row.  What questions would be good to ask a tax person...

I suggest to interview Keller Williams Realty.

You can recognize them because they ADD value.  

I've posted 6 forum posts and blogs on BP which I call "The Science of Finding Deals".Here's Part 1 - How Successful Investors Get Tons of LeadsPart 2 - How to Do Deals Other Investors Can'tPart 3 - How to Find Good Deals Even On The MLSPart 4 - How I Analyze Deals - VideoPart 5 - Interview with "Power" Real Estate NegotiatorsPart 6 - How to Do Deals In Any Market3) Network, network, network.

Ask lots of questions, and recognize that lager deals are primarily for cash flow.

Check out the podcasts as well; there are tons of interviews with buy-and-hold investors.

As soon as I can catch the interviewee glossing over something important, or I come up with a question in my mind, they are already stopping the interview and asking my question for me.