intro for beginners

[Justin Fairfield]

would like to connect with anyone willing to share any knowledge or how to experience with a beginner to real estate investing. I am interested in learning and am looking for local community meet and greets and anything ppl would thing is helpful to get through this first chapter in investing. thamks in advance for you time. 

[William Sing]

Hi @Justin Fairfield,

Welcome to the BiggerPockets community! It's great to see your enthusiasm for real estate investing. Here are some local meetups and groups in the Portland Metro area that you might find helpful:

• Local REIA Group: A solid place to start for networking and learning as mentioned by Melissa!
• Investor Lab Events: These events tend to have a cost. Great for meeting a variety of investors and industry professionals though and Mike has a ton of great knowledge. https://investorlab.com/events/
• Meetup.com: Search for real estate investing groups in Portland for various local events and gatherings.
• Landlord Association: Another valuable resource for learning and connecting with experienced landlords and investors. They have free events from time to time and is a good place to learn about local laws. https://www.oregonrentalhousing.com/events

Getting involved in these groups will help you build your network and gain valuable insights. Feel free to reach out if you have any questions or need more advice. Good luck!