They are a great source of information.  

They are a great source of information.

Everyone's website is a great source of more information.My website is about self management from cross country, investing in class A properties, turning a transient career into an asset, etc. 

Any recommend or point of source in local area would be great

I would suggest starting with this great free guide: http://www.biggerpockets.com/real-estate-investingAs @Rob Scarborough mentioned above the podcasts are an amazing source of information as well.Good luck with BOTH of your new endeavors!!!!

Being a flipper I have some very cheap sources for appliances, fixtures and finishing touches that will put this house into a  luxury look for a mid level price point.

They are great sources of info!

Likely they are having to split that fee with the company they are with or lending source.

Smaller community banks are a good source, although some are reluctant to work with out-of-state owners.It looks like Realtor.com is starting to put all the MLS listings out there, but a good local investor/agent is your best resource for the MLS.For every property, you should be doing a title search, and buying owners title insurance.

@John O'Keeffe Welcome to the community sir.Quite honestly, you have already found THE BEST source of information right here on BP.Sure, there are other sits and Youtube channels that offer some education, BUT by far BP has the most densely pack information in all of the internets ( 'Murica)Good luck!