also any added benefit for bloggers or article writers here on BP?

Not a blogger...looking forward to hearing more from a local!!

According to Amanda Han, BP blogger and podcast guest, an LLC affords you no more write offs than you can get as an individual.

@Andrea Stewart - I'm excited to talk shop with another blogger.

I have been reading some featured BP bloggers as there is always more stuff to learn in REI it seems.  

I buy the toiletries from a vacation rental supplier/blogger.

Below are some links that I hope you will find helpful as well as some tips to get you started on the site.Start here: http://www.biggerpockets.com/starthereFind and connect with other BP members that are in your area: http://www.biggerpockets.com/meetCheck out the BP Podcast:http://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/category/podcast/Definitely check out the beginner's guide and set up your keyword alerts like @Larry Fried suggested.Since you are from the Bay Area, I would also like to throw in a plug for an article by one of my favorite bloggers on the site, @Scott Trench about investing in expensive cities: http://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2015/03/07...If you are looking to build long term wealth but do not have much of a personal finance background, I suggest you check out the rest of his articles as well, they are great for 20 somethings.Last but not least, don't underestimate the power of participating in the forums!

Hi, I am new to BP after a recommendation to the BP podcast by a financial blogger friend.  

If people confuse your domain enough to accidentally visit smartmail.com (instead of smartmail.software), then bloggers who link to your site can make the same mistake, generating valuable links to a completely different domain.

One of the recurring themes I hear from the BiggerPockets podcast guests and bloggers is taking that bold leap into the world of real estate investing for the first time.