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[Stanley Lawrence Jr]

Hello Everyone,

I just wanted to get a n00b post going. I'm currently looking to build out my network as we grow our portfolio. I've been listening to podcasts and watching the YouTube channel for a while, now. Ready to take my investing to the next level.

[Bill Hampton]

Stanley, 

Welcome to Bigger Pockets. Bigger Pockets is a great place for education and networking. 

I recommend that you check out the following resources:

1. Start by reading the Ultimate Real Estate Investing Guide: https://www.biggerpockets.com/guides/ultimate-real-estate-investing-guide/introduction

2. Check out other online guides available here: https://www.biggerpockets.com/guides

3. Take a look at BP's blog where new articles are published every day: https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog

4. If you want to network or ask specific questions about your local market, go to your local real estate forum and connect with investors from your area: https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/86-local-real-estate-networking

5. You can meet local investors by registering to attend real estate events in your area: https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/521-events-and-happenings

6. BP has various tools to help you analyze your deals (rentals, flips, wholesale, etc). : https://www.biggerpockets.com/investment-calculators

7. If you can't find what you're looking for, try the Bigger Pockets Fileplace. It contains hundreds of files such as ebooks, checklists and spreadsheets for real estate investors: https://www.biggerpockets.com/files 

8.Set up keyword alerts to be notified of the topics that interest you: http://www.biggerpockets.com/alerts

Good luck investing.