New Investor Looking For Connections and Early Advice

[Ryan Perkins]

Hello BP Community!

I am just getting going in my real estate investing career here with no properties under my belt yet. Since making the decision to get educated into real estate investing at the beginning of the year, the last few months have been spent listening to the BP podcast, reading books and articles, and starting to think about my goals and strategy.

As I am starting to think I am getting my hands around approaching market research, underwriting, approaching a deal, etc., I wanted to put out a post here to get connected to the BP community that I've heard so much about! Looking for any advice for a first timer who is still trying to figure out which state/location to invest (looking for an easy, single family LTR to start with goal of just 1 door by end of 2026), market indicators to look out for, early caution/warnings signs, etc. to build good habits.

The next year is going to be about learning, building my skillset and getting my hands a little dirty. Happy to hear any advice anyone has for a new investor, and would love to get connected!

[Nicholas L.]

@Ryan Perkins

i'd either house hack, or stay within a couple hours of home for your first property

i'd go to meetups and spend time building your network in person

everyone wants to Internet everything right now and that mostly isn't working

happy to answer any questions you have