It seems challenging to do that now as there are so many posts every day and so many users.Some things I've wondered:I have keyword alerts, but maybe they're not specific enough? 

You can set up keyword alerts so anytime someone posts about Midland you'll be notified.

Once you pick a market to invest set up a keyword alert for that area.

I don't have any special insights on Lake County, but here are a few things that may be helpful to you here on the Bigger Pockets website:You can set up keyword alerts so anytime someone posts about Lake County or Northern Illinois you'll be notified.

You can set up keyword alerts so anytime someone posts about Indianapolis or KC, you'll be notified.

I don't know of an agent in your area but I suggest you set up a keyword alert for your area.

Key words: Thurston County, Lewis County, Pierce County, Mason County, grays harbor county, contractor, GC, Tenino, Washington State, Seattle

When on the site here, after keywords, I catch up on anything you have posted on :)

I don't have any special insights on Birmingham....but you can set up keyword alerts here on Bigger Pockets so anytime someone posts about Birmingham or multi-family properties you'll be notified.

I don't have any special insights on your market, but here are a few things that may be helpful to you here on the Bigger Pockets website:You can set up keyword alerts so anytime someone posts about wholesaling or the specific market you're looking at, you'll be notified.