Hi BP community!

[Myrna Barrett]

My name is Myrna Barrett, and I’m based in Antioch, CA (East Bay Area). While I’m not currently investing, I have hands-on experience managing my family’s 4-plex and supporting clients in the real estate industry through my career in commercial property management and finance.

I recently launched my own virtual bookkeeping business, MS Bookkeeping Services, LLC, where I support small landlords and real estate investors with hassle-free, accurate financials. My background is in commercial real estate finance, and I love helping investors get clear on their numbers so they can grow with confidence.

I joined BiggerPockets to expand my network, learn from experienced investors, and find ways to collaborate—especially with investors, property managers, and CPAs in the residential space.

📌Question for the community:
For those of you who scaled from one property to multiple rentals—what systems or team members made the biggest difference for you early on?

Looking forward to connecting and learning from all of you!

– Myrna

[Marcus Auerbach]

I could not find an agent who understands REI. My first agent was probably 75 years old and a super sweet lady who helped me buy my first home. So of course I asked her to help me buy my first duplex. She had no idea about rentals, but she was like a grandma from an oatmeal cookie commercial. If you find an agent who is an investor and has been in that space for a few years they are well connected and know all of the other resources you may need along the way.

The single most important person however, is you. No amount of networking and coaching and meetups can do it for you. The rest you'll figure out along the way. What you'll see is that there is a solution for every problem and it is okay to figure it out when you encounter an issue - and not study solutions to 1000 problems and 999 you will never have.