Any suggestions or tips on how to get started?

You can see what's going on in Tampa Bay on this calendar.Also, check out BP podcasts available on itunes and youtube, they can be very helpful on deciding which way for you to go.

I've been overdosing on watching you tube videos this weekend, and have watched a couple of yours in the mix.  

Any tips would be greatly appreciated, as I am a complete newbie.11623 Candle Ct Henrico VA #1516458Total Cash NeededBy Borrower:$32,400.00 Monthly Income:$1,250.00Monthly Expenses:$780.12Monthly Cashflow:$469.88Pro Forma Cap Rate:9.30%NOI:$10,600.00Total Cash Needed:$32,400.00Cash on Cash ROI:17.40%Purchase Cap Rate:10.39%2720 Old Point Dr, Henrico VA #1513690Total Cash NeededBy Borrower:$24,500.00 Monthly Income:$1,300.00Monthly Expenses:$946.68Monthly Cashflow:$353.32Pro Forma Cap Rate:8.48%NOI:$9,712.00Total Cash Needed:$24,500.00Cash on Cash ROI:17.31%Purchase Cap Rate:8.63%

Thanks for the tip!

You might like this: How to Be a Landlord: Ten Tips for SuccessAlso, if you haven't yet, try to setup some "Keyword Alerts."

Since you're an agent (I am as well) definitely check out this guide for agents:http://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2013/08/24...A few more tips to get the most out of BP:Start here.

@Andrew LeBaronThanks for the tips!

What tips the scale either way?

They have a lot of great tips.