Be sure to check out “Learn” for all kinds of useful resources and free how to guides.

Of course, you need to read The Ultimate Beginners Guide to REI here on BPIf you haven’t already, please read/listen to these books ASAP!

Welcome @Michael Flood to the BP community.If you haven't already done so, check out the "Ultimate Beginner's Guide" (www.biggerpockets.com/real-estate-investing).Take advantage of the keyword alerts.

Several of the local BP groups are listed on Meet Up.Since you are new to RE investing I highly recommend that you look at the free guides under the "Education" - especially the "Ultimate Beginner's Guide" (www.biggerpockets.com/real-estate-investing).I see from a previous post that you are interested in wholesaling.

I have found that the best things in life truly are free and my most valuable asset is time.  

If there are reliable sources/research available, kindly guide me or direct me.

You have multiple options to access number of projectsFor more detail about real estate crowdfunding, go through the following links ;-http://www.investopedia.com/articles/investing/072514/real-estate-and-crowdfunding-new-path-investors.asphttp://crowdfunding.about.com/od/How-to-crowdfund/fl/What-is-Real-Estate-Crowdfunding-A-Guide-for-Investors.htmhttp://crowdfund.co/real-estate/http://www.fundraisingscript.com/blog/2015/08/03/g...Hope it will be helpful for you.

Your time here will be well spent.Since you didn't mention an area of interest, I added the below links for the three most popular niches for your to select 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/?

Again, let the broker guide you on this.

The numbers seemed really good from the beginning, and I'm lucky enough to have supportive people around me willing to help and guide me.