You'll get a wealth of REI knowledge and learn how to take full advantage of Bigger Pockets (including how to connect with other South Florida investors).Listen to the podcasts , get active on the forums & set up key word alerts to be notified when people are discussing topics you're interested in. 

So please look that up on BP or a quick google search will give you much more.

You can also set key word alerts for areas or topics of interest, like "buying notes" or Maryland. 

I googled Vernal because I had never heard of it and I found this funny quote from a scout who Brigham Young sent to explore the area, "in 1861 and received word back the area was good for nothing but nomad purposes, hunting grounds for Indians and "to hold the world together."

Message me for his # or find him on Google. 

Also, be sure to set your keyword alerts to be notified when they come up in posts.

Find them through Google and meetup.comTwo Great reads, I bought both J.

Here are some new Member TipsTip # 1: How to Use @Mentions on BiggerPocketsTip # 2: Setting up Keyword AlertsTip # 3: 25 Tips for Real Estate SuccessTip # 4: Check out the Start Here pageTip # 5: Check out BiggerPockets Ultimate Beginner's GuideTip # 6: Listen to BiggerPockets PodCastDon't know which one to listen first..listen to BiggerPockets Podcast 108: Building a 350 million Real Estate empire using the 10X rule with Grant CardoneTip #7: VotesTip #8: Meet BiggerPockets MembersTip#9: BP WebinarsGood Luck!

You can Google to locate them and go to meetup.comYou might consider Niche or Specialized Housing like student housing.

For example, you set up key word alerts. http://www.biggerpockets.com/alerts