Multi Family Homes, Rookie Investor, Knowledge Building

New to Real Estate · OR · Member since 2025 · 67 posts · 24 votes

Hello! I am new to Bigger Pockets and to real estate investing. I am currently in the phase of acquiring knowledge to improve our odds/outcomes for our next purchase. Hopefully looking to buy again in the Spring of 2026. Any direction on what to read, listen to, or watch would be beneficial. Thanks!

3 Reply

42 views

Most Popular Reply

Melissa JusticeBusiness Member

Rental Property Investor · Phoenix, AZ · Member since 2024 · 518 posts · 1k+ votes

@Samantha Chacon-Johnson,

Welcome to BiggerPockets and congrats on taking the smart approach by investing in education first! That foundation will absolutely pay off when you’re ready to buy in Spring 2025.

Here’s a solid roadmap to help you ramp up:
Must-Read Books (All from BiggerPockets Publishing):
- "The Book on Rental Property Investing" by Brandon Turner
- "Real Estate by the Numbers" by Dave Meyer & J Scott
- "The Book on Managing Rental Properties" (great if you plan to self-manage or want to understand PMs)
- "Long-Distance Real Estate Investing" by David Greene — crucial if you’re open to out-of-state deals

Podcasts to Subscribe To:
- BiggerPockets Real Estate Podcast – great mix of beginner to advanced content
- Real Estate Rookie – super helpful for new investors; real-world stories, breakdowns, and mistakes to avoid
- On the Market – for understanding interest rates, trends, and the economy's impact on REI

YouTube Channels Worth Watching:
- BiggerPockets YouTube – deal analysis, walkthroughs, and success stories

-The David Greene Team – focused on BRRRR and financing strategies

-Zasha Smith / Shelby Osborne – both share great content for scaling with a realistic mindset

-Rent to Retirement – especially helpful if you’re interested in turnkey out-of-state investing and want insights into markets like Birmingham, Memphis, and others

Pro Tip:
As you prep for 2025, start identifying markets that align with your budget and goals. Strong, affordable markets for cash flow (that many new investors are entering) are in the Midwest and Southeast - all offering solid SFR or small multifamily options.

You’re doing it the right way - educate first, then execute. If you’d like any help narrowing down a strategy or market fit, I’m happy to share what’s worked for me and others starting out!

Best of luck,

Melissa

[email protected]313-221-8718

4 Reply

See this reply in the discussion

6 Replies

Jump to latestLatest

Sort by

Nicholas L.Pro Member
Flipper/Rehabber · Pittsburgh · Member since 2018 · 6k+ posts · 5k+ votes
1y
@Samantha Chacon-Johnson
Hi - I would start with a house hack if you can
You can also go to local meetups and network with investors
Good luck
0 Reply
Samantha Chacon-Johnson
OP
New to Real Estate · OR · Member since 2025 · 67 posts · 24 votes
1y
Thank you for response. We currently are in a house hack with a small duplex and we do hope to do the same with the next place. Going to meet ups is a great suggestion!
1 Reply
Nadeem Alamgir
Real Estate Agent · Member since 2023 · 831 posts · 577 votes
1y
Hey Samantha, welcome to BiggerPockets! If you're aiming to buy in spring, it sounds like you’re on the right track. This is a great time to build a solid foundation and figure out what kind of investing fits you best.
Rental Property Investing by Brandon Turner. The BP podcast is also a very helpful especially episodes that cover BRRRR and out of state investing, if you're open to looking beyond your local market.

1 Reply
Kerlous TadresBusiness Member
Realtor · Columbus, OH · Member since 2023 · 1k+ posts · 1k+ votes
1y
Welcome to BiggerPockets, Samantha! I recommend checking out "The Book on Rental Property Investing" and "BRRRR" by Brandon Turner. Listen to the BiggerPockets Real Estate Podcast and Real Estate Rookie Podcast for real-life stories and practical tips. Practice analyzing deals with DealCheck or BiggerPockets calculators, it'll make the numbers less intimidating and help you get comfortable with the numbers.
[email protected]614-490-1163
Kerlous Tadres | Reafco Real Estate540 Reviews
Website View Page
2 Reply
Melissa JusticeBusiness Member
Rental Property Investor · Phoenix, AZ · Member since 2024 · 518 posts · 1k+ votes
1y
@Samantha Chacon-Johnson,
Welcome to BiggerPockets and congrats on taking the smart approach by investing in education first! That foundation will absolutely pay off when you’re ready to buy in Spring 2025.

Here’s a solid roadmap to help you ramp up:
Must-Read Books (All from BiggerPockets Publishing):
- "The Book on Rental Property Investing" by Brandon Turner
- "Real Estate by the Numbers" by Dave Meyer & J Scott
- "The Book on Managing Rental Properties" (great if you plan to self-manage or want to understand PMs)
- "Long-Distance Real Estate Investing" by David Greene — crucial if you’re open to out-of-state deals

Podcasts to Subscribe To:
- BiggerPockets Real Estate Podcast – great mix of beginner to advanced content
- Real Estate Rookie – super helpful for new investors; real-world stories, breakdowns, and mistakes to avoid
- On the Market – for understanding interest rates, trends, and the economy's impact on REI

YouTube Channels Worth Watching:
- BiggerPockets YouTube – deal analysis, walkthroughs, and success stories
-The David Greene Team – focused on BRRRR and financing strategies
-Zasha Smith / Shelby Osborne – both share great content for scaling with a realistic mindset
-Rent to Retirement – especially helpful if you’re interested in turnkey out-of-state investing and want insights into markets like Birmingham, Memphis, and others
Pro Tip:
As you prep for 2025, start identifying markets that align with your budget and goals. Strong, affordable markets for cash flow (that many new investors are entering) are in the Midwest and Southeast - all offering solid SFR or small multifamily options.

You’re doing it the right way - educate first, then execute. If you’d like any help narrowing down a strategy or market fit, I’m happy to share what’s worked for me and others starting out!
Best of luck,
Melissa
[email protected]313-221-8718
4 Reply
Julio GonzalezPro Member
Specialist · West Palm Beach, FL · Member since 2008 · 4k+ posts · 1k+ votes
1y
Great to have you here, Samantha! You’re on the right path.
Highly recommend starting with the BP forums, they’re packed with insights!

-Julio!
561-253-6640
1 Reply

Join the conversationCreate a free account to reply, vote on answers and follow this thread.