I can give you tips on sporting those of you need. 

Does anyone have any useful tips the wish they new when they where fresh in the market?

The general meeting is great, but A LOT of people go so it can be a bit overwhelming, the county meetings and focus groups are a great way to connect with other investors in a smaller setting.A few tips to help you get the most out of BP and start well on your investing journey:Start here.

I am also looking for good tips on getting started.

Seriously though, you are here at BP, and you have a wealth of knowledge and assistance at your finger tips.

Sincerely,E.

Sincerely,E.

I just helped an investor client of mine purchase a nice buy and hold rental out there.Do what @Brandon Turner suggests and you'll be way ahead of the game.Here are a couple more tips to get the most out of BP and kickstart your REI journey.Start here.

Ok, now that you have taken your initial step, below are some quick links to get engaged. http://www.biggerpockets.com/starthere http://www.biggerpockets.com/ubg http://www.biggerpockets.com/meet Setting up Keyword Alerts How to Use @Mentions on BiggerPockets 25 Tips for Real Estate SuccessREI can be very daunting, but, before you go searching for that 1st buy, please take a few minutes to bone up on the tips in link below.http://www.realestate.com/advice/buying-your-first-investment-property/ However, this site thrives on interactions and as such we encourage two way exchanges and look forward to educational and thought provoking ideas relevant to REI.

Talk to local title companies about O&E reports.