What are some good ways to connect in this Bigger Pockets community?

The Village planner said he'd approve a 2-unit, but developers have a way of making bigger things happen. 

Hello BP community,I've been a Bigger Pocket member for less than a year. 

Did you try the bigger pockets calculators? 

@Brian DudashWelcome to Bigger Pockets.

I'm flippin' excited you found BP ;)Great list of reads....a few other things that may be helpful to you here on the Bigger Pockets website:You can set up keyword alerts so anytime someone posts about any of the markets or real estate niches you're interested in pursuing, you'll be notified.

@Tyler BundayWelcome to Bigger Pockets.

He is scamming the lender to get a bigger loan than the purchase price.  

Additionally, If I wanted to use a hard money loan to finance the construction portion and do the land acquisition in cash does anyone know how to manipulate the BRRR Bigger Pockets calculator to include that?

Bigger Pockets has been a huge help for me.