Be sure to read through The Ultimate Beginner's Guide to Real Estate Investing to help you get started.Also -be sure to setup some keyword alerts - especially for "Hopkins" so you can jump into local conversations.See you around the forums!

You probably have already heard some of these tips but others have found them helpful:Start here:http://www.biggerpockets.com/starthereFind 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 the Beginner’s Guide:http://www.biggerpockets.com/real-estate-investingCheck out the BP Podcast: http://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/category/podcast/Last but not least, don't underestimate the power of participating in the forums!

Be sure to read through The Ultimate Beginner's Guide to Real Estate Investing to help you get started.Also - here's a couple articles you might enjoy:The 21 Best Real Estate Investing Books EverHow to Start Investing In Real Estate at a Young AgeFinally -be sure to setup some keyword alerts - especially for "Little Rock" so you can jump into local conversations.See you around the forums!

@Tyler StametsWelcome to the site.Be sure to setup some keyword alerts.

Don't be afraid to ask questions and definitely set up some key word search alerts to help you. 

You can never start too early deciding what areas you do an don't want to be involved in.Be sure to set up key word alerts, listen to the podcasts, and stay active on the site.

If you have interest in Fairfield County, my partner and I find deals there.A few recommendations to get you started on BP: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 that person below.

Be sure to set up some Keyword Alerts so you'll be notified when people mention that which interests you here in the forums.Also check out my 10 Rules of Successful Real Estate Investing and download The Ultimate Guide to Passive Real Estate Investing.Continues success!

Yes, I'm aware of that, I'm really a nice guy, or can be, it's pretty much the frustration with people not investigating anything for themselves, neither of you guys, but there are those that will post a question that is still being answered in active forms, just a few hours apart and they ask the same da__ question!

I'm several hours south of you along I-5.Set up some keyword alerts to get notification of locations and topics that interest you.