Newbie Blader!!

Hi!! 

I've just had a revival of my interest for beyblades after years (was super onto mfb nack in like 2011) but only really did it casually with friends. I do have an interest in maybe competing (DC/DMV/NoVA area) so I was wondering if there were any tips for bey combos/builds and competing in general? 

Also looking to just make friends and be part of something thats so cool and still alive! Thanks everyone!!
Hello!
The DC/Southern MA/Northern VA area is full of host right now! Welcome to the community!

Some recommendations for some starter packs are...

Stamina:
Vanish Fafnir Tapered Kick - 3 (Vanish Ring, Tapered disk, F Gear for Dynamite)
Greatest Raphael Over High Xtend+' (Over disk, High Xtend driver)
Wind Knight (Kind of expensive, For Wing Layer)
Dynamite _____ (Any will work with F Gear)

Attack
Guilty Longinus (Guilty Blade)
Xiphoid Xcalibur (Xipoihd + Xcalibur)

Extra Parts
Xtreme'
Bearing/Bearing'
Quick' (Replace Extreme)
Fortress (Disk)
Giga (Disk)

Maybe
Ultimate Fusion DX Set

If you want more consultation or combo making there are threads for those.
Again, Welcome to the WBO!