Hello- New to BP and New to Real Estate

New to Real Estate · Oakley, CA · Member since 2024 · 2 posts · 4 votes

Hi,

My name is Shannon, and I have been listening to BP for a few weeks now and reading Rental Property Investing, where they talk a lot about BP and the benefits behind being a member. So here I am, just got my Real Estate License and want to start investing next year in both rental properties and flippers so I am here to get advice, network and try to figure how all this works. All advice is greatly appreciated so I can grow and learn and then be able to do the same for others in the future.

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Joe HomsBusiness Member

Flipper · Mission Viejo, CA · Member since 2014 · 2k+ posts · 1k+ votes

@Shannon Bloomfield congrats on finding this community and getting your real estate license. I would suggest that you find some local meet-ups in your area and start attending. You may even be able to find a mentor who would be willing to take you under their wing. Concentrate on finding a Real Estate brokerage that does investing as well.

Good Investing...

[email protected]949-625-4533

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Joe HomsBusiness Member
Flipper · Mission Viejo, CA · Member since 2014 · 2k+ posts · 1k+ votes
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@Shannon Bloomfield congrats on finding this community and getting your real estate license. I would suggest that you find some local meet-ups in your area and start attending. You may even be able to find a mentor who would be willing to take you under their wing. Concentrate on finding a Real Estate brokerage that does investing as well.
Good Investing...
[email protected]949-625-4533
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Casi Rice
Realtor · Salt Lake City, UT · Member since 2024 · 16 posts · 13 votes
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@Shannon Bloomfield Hello! I am in the same boat. I found a local investing group to join so that I can learn aside from this platform. If you go to my profile and scroll to the bottom to my recent forum activity, you can click on my recent post and read the replies I received so far. It may be beneficial for you. Welcome and good luck!
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Shannon Bloomfield
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New to Real Estate · Oakley, CA · Member since 2024 · 2 posts · 4 votes
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@Shannon Bloomfield congrats on finding this community and getting your real estate license. I would suggest that you find some local meet-ups in your area and start attending. You may even be able to find a mentor who would be willing to take you under their wing. Concentrate on finding a Real Estate brokerage that does investing as well.
Good Investing...

Thank you so much for the input I truly appreciate the advice.
Kindest regards,
Shannon
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Jake AndronicoBusiness Member
Realtor · Reno, NV · Member since 2019 · 1k+ posts · 938 votes
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@Shannon Bloomfield
Congrats!! Being an agent and being an investor are two drastically different things IMO.
If you can, try to have an end result in mind. WHY do you want to invest in RE and/or become an agent?
For investing, I'd always recommend house hacking to start off, as it's the most approachable strategy, and you also learn very quickly if you like owning rentals or not.
Best of luck to you!!
415-233-1796
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Savannah Holzer
Lender · Austin, TX · Member since 2023 · 233 posts · 96 votes
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Hey Shannon, welcome! Congratulations on getting your real estate license and diving into the world of investing — both great paths. This community is full of valuable advice and connections to help you hit the ground running.
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River SavaPro Member
Lender · USA · Member since 2022 · 1k+ posts · 1k+ votes
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Welcome to BP, Shannon!
[email protected]
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Mohammed Rahman
Real Estate Broker · New York, NY · Member since 2020 · 2k+ posts · 1k+ votes
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Hi @Shannon Bloomfield,
Congrats on getting your Real Estate License! That’s a huge step, and it’s awesome that you’re looking to dive into both rental properties and flipping.
One of the best things about being a member here is the ability to network with people at all different stages of their real estate careers. Whether you're just starting out or already have a few deals under your belt, the conversations here are so insightful. You can learn about different strategies and see how others are navigating the challenges of investing, property management, and flipping.
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Julio GonzalezPro Member
Specialist · West Palm Beach, FL · Member since 2008 · 4k+ posts · 1k+ votes
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Glad to have you as a part of this awesome community, Shannon!

561-253-6640
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Noah Laker
Real Estate Broker · Sacramento, CA · Member since 2021 · 518 posts · 410 votes
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Welcome to BP, Shannon! This community is full of helpful resources and knowledgable professionals eager to assist during your journey.
Have you chosen a brokerage yet? I'm a local broker and PM, your brokerage will be the key to your success in this business if you're focusing on sales. Good luck and stick around! There are lots of local meetups and frequent discussions about all things real estate here in Sac / Norcal.
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Mark Pedroza
Real Estate Agent · Sacramento/Placer ~ San Francisco Bay Area counties · Member since 2012 · 1k+ posts · 743 votes
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A warm welcome @Shannon Bloomfield

@Sergey Tkachev holds a monthly meetup in W Sacramento the third Thursday of every month.
It may be a drive for you from where your located but maybe I'll see you there ....
Warm regards....
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Sergey TkachevPro Member
Investor, Agent, CPA · West Sacramento, CA · Member since 2009 · 707 posts · 262 votes
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Quote from @Mark Pedroza:

A warm welcome @Shannon Bloomfield

@Sergey Tkachev holds a monthly meetup in W Sacramento the third Thursday of every month.
It may be a drive for you from where your located but maybe I'll see you there ....
Warm regards....

Hi Shannon, welcome to BP!
Just a slight correction, our West Sac Meetup is the 4th Tuesday of the month. Feel free to PM me for details if you'd like
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Mark Pedroza
Real Estate Agent · Sacramento/Placer ~ San Francisco Bay Area counties · Member since 2012 · 1k+ posts · 743 votes
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Quote from @Sergey Tkachev:

Quote from @Mark Pedroza:

A warm welcome @Shannon Bloomfield

@Sergey Tkachev holds a monthly meetup in W Sacramento the third Thursday of every month.
It may be a drive for you from where your located but maybe I'll see you there ....
Warm regards....

Hi Shannon, welcome to BP!
Just a slight correction, our West Sac Meetup is the 4th Tuesday of the month. Feel free to PM me for details if you'd like

Sorry Sergey but I must've been half asleep.....
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Sergey TkachevPro Member
Investor, Agent, CPA · West Sacramento, CA · Member since 2009 · 707 posts · 262 votes
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Quote from @Mark Pedroza:

Quote from @Sergey Tkachev:

Quote from @Mark Pedroza:

A warm welcome @Shannon Bloomfield

@Sergey Tkachev holds a monthly meetup in W Sacramento the third Thursday of every month.
It may be a drive for you from where your located but maybe I'll see you there ....
Warm regards....

Hi Shannon, welcome to BP!
Just a slight correction, our West Sac Meetup is the 4th Tuesday of the month. Feel free to PM me for details if you'd like

Sorry Sergey but I must've been half asleep.....

No worries at all, good to hear from you! :)
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Scott ScovilleBusiness Member
Real Estate Agent · Sacramento, CA · Member since 2019 · 502 posts · 276 votes
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Quote from @Shannon Bloomfield:

Hi,
My name is Shannon, and I have been listening to BP for a few weeks now and reading Rental Property Investing, where they talk a lot about BP and the benefits behind being a member. So here I am, just got my Real Estate License and want to start investing next year in both rental properties and flippers so I am here to get advice, network and try to figure how all this works. All advice is greatly appreciated so I can grow and learn and then be able to do the same for others in the future.

Welcome to BP. I'm an agent and investor in Sacramento. Reach out anytime if you have any questions about the Sacramento market.
[email protected]415-933-2202
Scoville Realty & Investments LLC
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Johnny LynumPro Member
Investor · Leesburg, VA · Member since 2018 · 233 posts · 92 votes
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Hey @Shannon Bloomfield,

Welcome to BP, and congrats on your license! My first flip was a HUD foreclosure with no money down—far from perfect, but I learned a ton about budgeting and contractors. It was tough but worth it in the long run—literally!

Focus on learning the numbers and building connections. I agree with @Jake Andronico get clarity on what your end goal is. Everything else will follow, reverse engineer, and get started. You’ve got the right mindset, and I know you’ll crush it! 💪
757-699-4447
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Tanarat Bunchom
Lender · Dallas, TX · Member since 2024 · 50 posts · 24 votes
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Quote from @Shannon Bloomfield:

Hi,
My name is Shannon, and I have been listening to BP for a few weeks now and reading Rental Property Investing, where they talk a lot about BP and the benefits behind being a member. So here I am, just got my Real Estate License and want to start investing next year in both rental properties and flippers so I am here to get advice, network and try to figure how all this works. All advice is greatly appreciated so I can grow and learn and then be able to do the same for others in the future.
Hi Shannon! Welcome to the BiggerPockets community! Congrats on getting your Real Estate License. Starting your journey with rental properties and flips sounds exciting. Definitely leverage the resources here to network and learn from experienced investors. Don't hesitate to ask questions, and be sure to dive into the forums, podcasts, and other content to build your knowledge. Looking forward to hearing about your progress!
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