Read the beginner's guide, listened to podcasts whenever I can, watched videos, read forum posts, visited the blog, became a Pro member, set up keyword alerts, and now, my first forum post.

Hi @Armon FranklinHere are some new Member TipsTip # 1: How to Use @Mentions on BiggerPocketsTip # 2: Setting up Keyword AlertsTip # 3: 25 Tips for Real Estate SuccessTip # 4: Check out the Start Here pageTip # 5: Check out BiggerPockets Ultimate Beginner's GuideTip # 6: Listen to BiggerPockets PodCast Don't know which one to listen first..listen to BiggerPockets Podcast 108: Building a 350 million Real Estate empire using the 10X rule with Grant CardoneTip #7: VotesWe have a bi-monthly BP Meetup here in Atlanta.

Oh - and be sure to set up some keyword alerts - especially for "Oakland" so you'll be notified when people mention it here in the forums.Thanks again for introducing yourself!

They are both great at learning the fundamentals.Oh - and don't forget to set up your Keyword Alerts!

Obviously, I'm a firm believer in using and branding your business name instead of the overused phrases.

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 "Chicago" so you'll be notified when people mention it here in the forums.Thanks again for introducing yourself!

Be sure to read through The Ultimate Beginner's Guide to Real Estate Investing to help you get started.Also - here's a couple articles you might enjoy:The 21 Best Real Estate Investing Books Ever How to Rent Your House: The Definitive Step by Step GuideHow to Be a Landlord: Ten Tips for SuccessFinally -be sure to setup some keyword alerts - especially for "Cardiff By The Sea" so you can jump into local conversations.See you around the forums!

http://www.biggerpockets.com/meetAlso, be sure to set up “keyword alerts” to notify the topics that interest you. 

They are both great at learning the fundamentals.Also - here's a couple articles you might enjoy:The 21 Best Real Estate Investing Books Ever How to Rent Your House: The Definitive Step by Step GuideHow to Be a Landlord: Ten Tips for SuccessOh - and don't forget to set up your Keyword Alerts!

Oh - and be sure to set up some keyword alerts - especially for "Dallas" so you'll be notified when people mention it here in the forums.