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

From Gordon Gekko to Bernie Sanders to The Wolf of Wall Street, Main Street has continued to cry foul and yet bonuses are as big as ever, even after the taxpayers bailed out the banks.

Don't miss The BiggerPockets Podcast - they are great for learning how others are finding success.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 be sure to set up some Keyword Alerts- especially for "Austin" so you'll be notified when people mention it here in the forums.Thanks again for introducing yourself!

There is a ton of flipping resources there.Finally -be sure to setup some keyword alerts - especially for "Virginia" so you can jump into local conversations.See you around the forums!

I don't have much advice to offer yet, but I would definitely setup some keyword alerts for either categories that you're particularly interested in, and/or the geographic areas to which you want to stay connected.  

usp=sharingFrom there I've started working with a local real estate agent to set up MLS alerts for the building criteria I am looking for in the areas of opportunity I have established.

@Sean Gilliam welcome.You will want to set up some key word alerts for your areas of interest. 

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.

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