New investor in Willis, MI

[Kristi R.]

My husband and I are new investors in southeast Michigan.  I have been seriously researching real estate investments for awhile now and am ready to get over the hurdle of the FIRST DEAL.  Bigger Pockets has been an amazing resource and I'm excited to be a part of it.  I especially love the podcasts and listen to them every chance I get!

We are pursuing buy and holds but have access to a private money investor who wants to flip.  Therefore, I think we're going to keep looking for the right buy and hold property for our first rental while also flipping a house or two to build capital.  We are both keeping our full time jobs so real estate investment will be part time for awhile.  I'm still a little intimidated by everything I don't know but am ready to jump in with both feet!. 

[Andrew Davis]

Hey @Kristi R. welcome to Bigger Pockets and congratulations on getting started!  

The podcasts are an education in and of themselves, so you are well on your way.

This guide has been extremely helpful for me:

http://www.biggerpockets.com/real-estate-investing

Also, If you're planning on flipping to generate capital (a great idea!), check out @J Scott 's books, they are amazing and practical, no fluff!

http://get.biggerpockets.com/flippingbook/

I wish you great success!