So putting myself in a buyers shoes I would probably always prefer nice, big pictures over a video.

You'll get a wealth of REI knowledge and learn how to take full advantage of Bigger Pockets (including how to connect with other Miami 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. 

I've been listening to the podcasts and reading whatever I can, and they have been invaluable to me.I am lucky enough to have a decent chunk of capital that my parents had saved for me since I was a toddler for graduate school.  

Shine your shoes too... and bring a set of PNL's or pro-formas at least.

I would also download and listen to the podcasts.  

hello BiggerPockets Family, im fairly new to the site as an active member.though im allready here for a long time, lurking around and watching and listening the podcast, well annyway here is the deal, im interested in investing/buying appartements in Slovakia. properties there go for as low as 30k for 1 or 2 rooms, and bring in around 300 p.m in rent, up to 500k for 5 rooms in the capital city.. 

Before you start increasing rents, the equitable thing to do would be to add value to the tenants, whether it would be to take care of deferred maintenance or some other value add.You need to put yourself in your tenant's shoes.  

Go to the meeting, listen to the workshops, network with people, and buy some people lunch/dinner/coffee to pick their brain.

, but to get out and meet investors face to face and listen to what they have to say really hit home for me. 

You can Join your local REIA, Network, Joint Venture with others, If you know family & friends willing to use some of their IRA/401K.You've mentioned "reading" peoples post have you listened to the Podcasts here..they cover everything about REI and they last about 1 hour give or take a few minutes.For your personal life I would urge you to pursue improving your credit.