New and excited to be apart of BP

[Josh Brann]

Hey everyone,

Super happy to be apart of BP!! There is so much information it's overwhelming! I am just starting out and I have been researching like crazy. I am in progress of making a plan, but I have a ways to go. My situation is kind of unique in that I work for a general contractor managing construction of large solar fields...  I travel job to job, where a job can last anywhere from 3 months to a year. I am born and raised in Montana, and attended school in Chicago for Architecture. 

I guess because I have no permanent home, and travel all over the country for work it puts me in a unique position to invest in different areas.  I am interested in others that invest out of state or away from their home. What are some of the challenges and benefits do you see to this situation?

At this point in the game I am incredibly new and just beginning my education. Any and all input is appreciated!

[Peter MacKercher]

Welcome to Biggerpockets Josh. I am in STL please let me know if you need anything. 

In the meantime here are 9 tips to help you grow your business using BP:

1. New to BP? http://www.biggerpockets.com/starthere

2. Check out BiggerPockets Ultimate Beginner's Guide - A fantastic free book that walks through many of the key topics of real estate investing.

3. Check out the free BiggerPockets Podcast - A weekly podcast with interviews and a ton of great advice. And you get the benefit of having over 100 past ones to catch up on.

4. Develop your own business strategy. -- Don’t just be a “jack-of-all-trades" Even though I am.

5. Grow your business by developing your business plan. - Remember there is a difference between goals and a plan. http://www.biggerpockets.com/files

6. Locate and attend several different local REIAs as they’re great opportunities to network and meet wholesalers, lenders, and contractors.

7. Stay away from the “guru” sales-pitch events - they rarely increase your investment knowledge, they merely empty your wallet!

8. Spend some time every day on Bigger Pockets by connecting with “colleagues,” perusing blogs and videos, and engaging with others on the forums: http://www.biggerpockets.com/meet

9. Set yourself up to receive free alerts to be notified of subjects that interest you: http://www.biggerpockets.com/alerts