If anyone can guide us with contacts of Property Managers or sellers and any information that could be useful, we would appreciate it- What are the best areas to invest, any local laws we need to be aware of, what are the key things to look for , etc .THank you !

Begin “Faking it til you make it” - read books on whatever it is you want to master (real estate books), listen to podcasts, wake up early, work longer, save more than you spend, write down goals and plan each day, etc.

I got a book on framing and watched some construction projects to learn that end of things but the drywall repair was pretty much trial and error and self-taught.

For the past year, I have been educating myself using books, forums, podcasts, networking etc.

I suggest connecting with a local real estate agent who knows Baltimore and works regularly with investors and retail buyers to help you get a better handle on your needs and then guide you in the right direction.Good luck, welcome to the Baltimore market, and welcome to Bigger Pockets!  

Here is a list of all the books ever mentioned in the podcasts. https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/79/topics/388292-list-of-all-books-mentioned-on-biggerpocketscom-podcastRich dad poor dad is a great starter book.

You may be able to find some more creative ways of investing in Brandon’s book - investing with low or no money down- there were a few early podcasts that mentioned some pretty creativeUnfortunately I couldn’t find it.

I started my education with books and attending a local REIA meeting.

You can learn everything you need to know on BiggerPockets, and other free or cheap resources like books, online search, youtube, facebook groups, and local REIA groups. 

My first glimpse was from Rich Dad Poor Dad (of course) and since I read that book about 2 months ago I've just immersed myself in the Bigger Pockets world.