Newbie from Hattiesburg, MS

[Gregory Tregre]

Hello BP members. Just joined BP earlier this week after starting to read The Ultimate Beginner's Guide to Real Estate Investing on iBooks. I've had the opportunity to read a few forums and listen to a few of the BP podcasts in addition to the book. Great information all around. I'm new to REI although I've bought and sold properties in Pittsburgh, Mobile and the suburbs of Philadelphia as I've changed jobs. I've probably got some time before looking for my first deal, but I'm looking forward to a lot of learning and making connections in the South Mississippi, Gulf Coast and New Orleans areas.

[Paul Timmins]

@Gregory Tregre

Welcome. Time to build the foundation below.

Check out the Start Here page http://www.biggerpockets.com/starthere

Two Great reads, I bought both J. Scott The Book on Flipping Houses,The Book on Estimating ReHab Costshttp://www.biggerpockets.com/flippingbook

Locate and attend 3 different local REIA club meetings great place to meet people gather resources and info. Here you will meet wholesalers who provide deals and all the cash buyers (rehabbers) you will need.

You might consider Niche or Specialized Housing like student housing. Rents can be 2-4 times more. Remember you don't have to own a property to control it.

Download BP’s newest book here some good due diligence in Chapter 10. Real Estate Rewind Starting over

http://www.biggerpockets.com/files/user/brandonatbp/file/real-estate-rewind-a-biggerpockets-community-book

Good luck

Paul