@Lawrence Smith I was listening to a podcast and another helpful tip I heard was that if you want to get several estimates for a job, say from craigslist or a combination of sources, one rehabber would schedule 10 contractors to come and meet him for estimates at the property for the same window of time.  

Thank you for tips!

Along the way, I would also like to help as many people as I can realize that they can achieve financial freedom through investing.I'm a total square, spending most of my free-time reading about real estate, the economy, politics, and every so often wasting my time with video games.

It has everything you need including free online videos and courses for you to watch and learn from!

If you have any good tips on how to navigate this site please let me know. 

I have asked many people questions and watched numerous youtube videos, i even almost paid into a self proclaimed "premier realbestate education" classes.

Any tips?

Not only does BP have great forums where you can network with other investors, it also has free online courses and videos for you to take advantage of!

Does anyone have any tips on starting out?

Not only can you network with other real estate investors, you can also watch and learn from the free videos and courses that BP has to offer.