By 'identify a couple of areas' do you mean setting up Key Word Alerts?

Set up some "Keyword Alerts".

Aside from buy-and-hold properties, Notes can be another good source of passive income (I just recorded a podcast episode on this).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!

I've got keyword alerts in place for "Durham" and "Raleigh", so it helps to be able to follow local conversations.

Bigger Pockets has been a tremendous asset to me and I am sure you will find it helpful as well.This will help you find other members in your area: http://www.biggerpockets.com/meetYou should have set up keyword alerts when you signed up, but here is the link if you want to modify them: http://www.biggerpockets.com/alertsA must read if you are new to the game: http://www.biggerpockets.com/real-estate-investingThe podcast.

I have found keyword alerts are great to keep me focused.

I've seen you both are very involved in this community (saw your posts via my keyword alerts).Now, I'm looking forward to selling my dad's house which need to be torn down and rebuilt. 

Don't be afraid to jump in and help answer questions or ask some of your own.Have you setup your "Keyword Alerts" yet?

The keyword "inherited" keeps bringing me back to this thread. 

Don't miss The BiggerPockets Podcast - they are great for learning how others are finding success.Also - here's a couple articles you might enjoy:The 21 Best Real Estate Investing Books Ever How to Rent Your House: The Definitive Step by Step GuideHow to Be a Landlord: Ten Tips for SuccessOh - and be sure to set up some Keyword Alerts- especially for "Grand Rapids" so you'll be notified when people mention it here in the forums.Thanks again for introducing yourself!