Of course, you need to read The Ultimate Beginners Guide to REI here on BPIf you haven’t already, please read/listen to these books ASAP!

Below are some new member tips:Here 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 PodCastDon'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: VotesTwo things you may find useful:1.

Of course, you need to read The Ultimate Beginners Guide to REI here on BPIf you haven’t already, please read/listen to these books ASAP!

Your top guy might be able to make that, but no beginner is walking into that kind of cash working for an investor.It pays to have a good BS meter in this business...

Your time here will be well spent.You didn't mention a specific niche, so I took the liberty to add the below guides for flips, buy and hold as well as wholesaling from which you can pick one or all, while waiting for a local connection as an intern.http://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2013/02/22/buying-rental-property/ (how to buy a rental property)http://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2014/01/07/flipping-houses/ (step by step guide to flips)https://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2015/01/31/ultimate-beginners-guide-real-estate-wholesaling-2/ (Ultimate beginners guide to wholesaling)Now that you have made the move, below are some links that will help with the navigation of the site. http://www.biggerpockets.com/startherehttp://www.biggerpockets.com/meetSetting up Keyword AlertsHow to Use @Mentions on BiggerPocketshttps://www.biggerpockets.com/ruleshttps://www.biggerpockets.com/inviteshttps://www.udemy.com/biggerpockets-real-estate-investing-course/ (video with 64 lectures and approx 6hrs of material)https://www.biggerpockets.com/real-estate-investing (Ultimate beginner's guide to REI)Before your 1st purchase, please ensure you visit the below link for some tips.https://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2014/12/19/real-estate-investing-success-smart-tips/REI books suggested by BPershttps://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2015/11/13/7-real-estate-books-beginner-investors/ (7 absolute must read books for beginner REIs)http://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2013/04/14/best-real-estate-books/?

Good Luck BP Webinars Meet BiggerPockets Members:How to Use @Mentions on BiggerPockets Setting up Keyword Alerts 25 Tips for Real Estate Success Check out the Start Here page Check out BiggerPockets Ultimate Beginner's Guide Listen to BiggerPockets PodCast Voteshttp://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2013/04/14/best-real-estate-books/?

Hey BP,I've been looking at properties to buy and hold in California(where I reside) and as you know it's quite expensive in some areas. I've been considering looking out of state to start my real estate investing.Oth...

If you haven't done so already, check out Ultimate Beginners Guide to Investing Also, Brandon Turner does some great webinars, and he is also in your region! 

If you haven't yet, be sure to check out the The Ultimate Beginner's Guide to Real Estate Investing and The BiggerPockets Podcast.

The beginners needs to learn property management themselves to keep expenses down and stands a better chance of surviving without a permanent pm on the payroll.