Lots of great connections all over but we also have a very strong and active contingent here in MA on here so make sure to find them (Set up some keyword alerts to find out about local topics) and get connected.Besides doing that on here make sure to get out to some of the many local investor events we have.  

If you haven't yet, be sure to set up your Keyword Alerts!

If you haven't yet, be sure to check out the The Ultimate Beginner's Guide to Real Estate Investing and don't forget to set up your Keyword Alerts!

If you haven't yet, be sure to check out the The Ultimate Beginner's Guide to Real Estate Investing and don't forget to set up your Keyword Alerts!

Here are a few recommendations for you:Find and connect with other BP members that are in your area: http://www.biggerpockets.com/meet Set up keyword alerts to be notified of the topics that interest you: http://www.biggerpockets.com/alerts Read Beginner’s Guide: http://www.biggerpockets.com/real-estate-investing Check 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.

Don't miss The BiggerPockets Podcast - they are great for learning how others are finding success.Oh - and be sure to set up some Keyword Alerts- especially for "Decatur" so you'll be notified when people mention it here in the forums.Thanks again for introducing yourself!

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

This is a great site to learn from and network with people.Check out the Start Here page.Then read the BiggerPockets Ultimate Beginner's Guide - A fantastic free book that walks through many of the key topics of real estate investing and can help you figure out which niches you are more interested in.Also check out the free BiggerPockets Podcast - A weekly podcast with interviews and a ton of great advice.Don't forget to set up your keyword alerts.I'm in the Cincy area, but let me know if I can help at all or just discuss different aspects of real estate.

Here are a few recommendations for you: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/alerts Read Beginner’s Guide: http://www.biggerpockets.com/real-estate-investing Check 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 the name of that person which should appear below the comments box.

Set up some keyword alerts and keep tabs on what is going on in your area and those that you are interested in.