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 the name of that person which should appear below the comments box.

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

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

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

Here are some 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 the name of that person which should appear below the comments box.

A key word I saw in your post was "equity"!

You can also set keyword alerts for topics or areas of interest. 

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 the name of that person which should appear below the comments box.

You might want to check out the Beginner’s Introduction to Real Estate Investing Course to help you get started.I highly suggest that you take a look at - The Ultimate Beginner’s Guide to Real Estate WholesalingAlso -be sure to setup some keyword alerts - especially for "Upper Marlboro" so you can jump into local conversations.See you around the forums!

If you haven't yet- be sure to setup some "Keyword Alerts" to get into conversation in your target area.Seeya around!