It might be a good group for you to network with.https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/521/topics/792554-worburn-lord-hobo-monthly-real-estate-meetup?

It depends on the topic, goals and what you do with the information.

I have been searching the many topics in the forums regarding Quickbooks, however, I still have so many questions. 

Here are some recommendations for you:Find and connect with other BP members that are in your area: https://www.biggerpockets.com/search/usersSet up keyword alerts to be notified of the topics that interest you:http://www.biggerpockets.com/alertsRead Beginner’s Guide: http://www.biggerpockets.com/real-estate-investingCheck out BP Podcasts: https://www.biggerpockets.com/podcastWishing you the best!

Set up some keyword alerts for the towns or other topics you are interested in.  

https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/223/topics/429535-brrrr-strategy-really-works-even-in-the-bay-areaYour friend could be one of the private lenders for a guy like that, and earn money for their money (and it's a lot more passive than dealing with tenants) on the interest rate they negotiate directly with the person that checks the boxes for a bank loan. 

There is all sorts of information on different topics - renting rooms and investing in duplexes being one of them.

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I have been in the education phase for the past few months and have spent my time listening to the BP podcast, researching various topics, and reading.

Topics include re-financing, debt repayment and/or growth strategy (when to stop), etc.