Hello from Northern Arizona!

[Samuel Simmons]

Hi, I am a newbie to both real estate investing and BiggerPockets. I live in Flagstaff, Arizona, and currently own a home with my partner, and am looking to begin investing in buy and hold rental properties, single and/or multi-family. So far, I have not come across any in-person ways to meet other investors/find mentors and partners. With the high prices of homes in my area, my lack of money to invest, and rental prices that cannot produce a deal worth chasing, I have decided to start looking elsewhere to invest, mainly Phoenix and Tucson, Arizona. Any advice or help is greatly appreciated and I am all ears for ways I could help others to form symbiotic relationships, as I know that no one likes a parasite! Thank you. 

2 things that have gotten me started:

1. BiggerPockets podcasts, youtube videos, and books, including Nothing Down by Robert G. Allen.

2. My main mentor and best friend: Erik Egelko - San Diego's finest commercial real estate agent and savvy real estate investor. 

[Chad McMahan]

Hi Samuel.
That's exciting! Be careful, though, because real estate investing for many of us quickly evolves from passion to obsession- myself included.

I'm an investment specialized real estate agent and have been for quite a few years. I own investment properties, and I'm the CEO of a real estate fund. I'd be happy to give some advice. Feel free to reach out.

[River Sava]

Hi Samuel-

Welcome to REI and BP! I would love to connect and also offer insight on ways to build your network/team

[Julio Gonzalez]

Hi Samuel, glad to have you as a part of this awesome community!

[Sean Bozigian]

@Samuel Simmons Welcome to BP and the investing world. Wishing you much success on your journey!

[Samuel Simmons]

Thanks, everyone!