My suggestion is dive right in, podcasts, forums, blogs, it's all here. 

@Kyle ChristianBP is full of useful resources such as forums and blogs.

Take advantage of what Bigger Pockets has to offer such as: word alerts feature, forums, awards, ebooks, blogs, webinars, podcasts, informative people in many fields of real estate, colleagues and more.

I'm open to good recommendations for books to read or blogs, etc.

Take your time exploring the various features this great website has to offer - forum, blogs and podcasts along many learning tools to analyze potential deals you may come upon.

You will find resources here from blogs to pod casts and forums.

Check out the podcast, blogs, and make a habit to be on the forums regularly (I am trying to do the same). 

You will find resources here from blogs to pod casts and forums.

Go to Bigger Pockets Members list and search for members in your area who have information associated with what you are seeking.Bigger Pockets has various resources such as: ebooks, forums, blogs, webinars, podcasts, keywords alerts, an awards system, a learn section, colleagues, informative people in many fields of real estate, and more.

Involving yourself in forums, blogs, podcasts, and webinars will avail you opportunities to engage with members as you ingest informative information.