New investor from California, eager to learn and get moving

[Jack Spicer]

Hello everyone,  

I’m Jack, a 19‑year‑old finance major at CSULB. I’m jumping into real‑estate investing early and aiming to land my first deal within the next year. California prices push me to look out of state, and my college‑sized budget makes creative financing a must.

I’m here to pick up the nuts and bolts of analyzing markets and deals, swap stories with anyone who started young or light on cash, and build a network that keeps me accountable. If there’s a podcast episode, book, or hard‑earned lesson you think every beginner should hear, I’d love to know about it.

Glad to be here and looking forward to learning from all of you.

—Jack

[Kristen Ambrose]

Welcome, Jack. Starting early is a huge advantage. Focus on learning how to run the numbers and build relationships — that combo will take you far. Happy to share resources if you ever need them.