This is a great group that meets in Fairfax City each month.

This is a great group that meets in Fairfax City each month.

Here are some good places to start: http://www.biggerpockets.com/meet- find and connect with other BP members that are in your area.http://www.biggerpockets.com/alerts - Set up keyword alerts to be notified of the topics that interest you.And, of course thehttp://www.biggerpockets.com/forums - ask any question about real estate!

I look forward to learning a lot from this community and hope to meet some of you soon.  

I love to travel and meet new people.

@Andy Petzold  Hey Andy, we have met before at REM Iowa advisory board meetings. 

Question from a newbie (me): Is it "standard practise" to sign new leases with inherited tenants?

Lower appraisal standards - When your lender is conducting their due diligence, their underwriter will send an appraiser to the property to determine if the condition is within acceptable limits for lending on.

Also, meeting fellow investors near you would help in getting you a head start.

Hope to meet you there!