Brand new investor from the SF Bay

Brand new investor from the SF Bay

Morgan Hill, CA · Member since 2015 · 14 posts · 1 vote

Hey all!

Brand new to the site and looking forward to networking with all of you. My wife and I decided when we got married at 19 and 20 years old <----- (you read that right) That we wanted to be our own bosses and go into real estate. 7 years, lots of school, and endless research later and we are finally taking action! I am planning to get started with conventional sales/wholesales and quickly transition into rehabbing and long term investments. It is great to see the wealth of knowledgable investors here that are willing to share with novices like myself!

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Investor · Denver, CO · Member since 2014 · 135 posts · 37 votes
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@Brian Porter

Hello and welcome to Bigger Pockets! Below are some links that I hope you will find helpful as well as some tips to get you started on the site.

Start here: http://www.biggerpockets.com/starthere

Find and connect with other BP members that are in your area: http://www.biggerpockets.com/meet

Check out the BP Podcast:http://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/category/podcast/

Definitely check out the beginner's guide and set up your keyword alerts like @Larry Fried suggested.

Since you are from the Bay Area, I would also like to throw in a plug for an article by one of my favorite bloggers on the site, @Scott Trench about investing in expensive cities: http://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2015/03/07...

If you are looking to build long term wealth but do not have much of a personal finance background, I suggest you check out the rest of his articles as well, they are great for 20 somethings.

Last but not least, don't underestimate the power of participating in the forums! Welcome people to the site, congratulate people on their successes and contribute to real estate discussions where you can. Set up a keyword alert for your area and interact with the other people in your area as much as possible. This will help build your local knowledge as well as your network.

Good luck and hope to see you around the site!

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  • Real Estate Agent · Atlanta, GA · Member since 2015 · 359 posts · 158 votes
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    Good luck. Bay Area is a tuff market.  READ ASK LEARN.

  • Rental Property Investor · Los Angeles, CA · Member since 2010 · 804 posts · 230 votes
    11y

    Welcome to BP, the best real estate investor site on the net,  You have enter into a great community with members that will  help you along the way to you becoming a successful real estate investor.  Wishing you the best of investing.

  • Investor/RE Broker · Eugene, OR · Member since 2014 · 3k+ posts · 968 votes
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    @Brian Porter

     Hi and welcome to BiggerPockets! It’s a great place to learn more about investing and meet the people you want to meet. If you haven't yet, be sure to check out the The Ultimate Beginner's Guide to Real Estate Investing and don't forget to set up your Keyword Alerts!

  • Morgan Hill, CA · Member since 2015 · 14 posts · 1 vote
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    I appreciate the warm welcome all! I'm finding this site to be extremely helpful and there seems to be a forum for virtually every question. I appreciate the motivation that it provides to ACT. Analysis paralysis is alive and dangerous.

  • Investor · Denver, CO · Member since 2014 · 135 posts · 37 votes
    11y

    @Brian Porter

    Hello and welcome to Bigger Pockets! Below are some links that I hope you will find helpful as well as some tips to get you started on the site.

    Start here: http://www.biggerpockets.com/starthere

    Find and connect with other BP members that are in your area: http://www.biggerpockets.com/meet

    Check out the BP Podcast:http://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/category/podcast/

    Definitely check out the beginner's guide and set up your keyword alerts like @Larry Fried suggested.

    Since you are from the Bay Area, I would also like to throw in a plug for an article by one of my favorite bloggers on the site, @Scott Trench about investing in expensive cities: http://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2015/03/07...

    If you are looking to build long term wealth but do not have much of a personal finance background, I suggest you check out the rest of his articles as well, they are great for 20 somethings.

    Last but not least, don't underestimate the power of participating in the forums! Welcome people to the site, congratulate people on their successes and contribute to real estate discussions where you can. Set up a keyword alert for your area and interact with the other people in your area as much as possible. This will help build your local knowledge as well as your network.

    Good luck and hope to see you around the site!

  • Solo 401k Expert · Anaheim Hills, CA · Member since 2012 · 18k+ posts · 6k+ votes
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    Glad to have you here @Brian Porter You are in the good company and you are in the right place to learn all about REI! All you need to do is read the blogs or post a question and the responses will be educating and gratifying.

    See you around the site!

  • Real Estate Broker · Orange, CA · Member since 2015 · 31 posts · 14 votes
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    Welcome to BP.   There is wealth of information on this website that will help you to become very successful.  Good luck to you and your wife.

  • Morgan Hill, CA · Member since 2015 · 14 posts · 1 vote
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     @Dmitriy Fomichenko:

      Thank you sir! I am loving the forums and the awesome and quick responses to questions!

  • Morgan Hill, CA · Member since 2015 · 14 posts · 1 vote
    11y

    @johntunguyen much appreciated!

  • Solo 401k Expert · Anaheim Hills, CA · Member since 2012 · 18k+ posts · 6k+ votes
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    You're most welcome, Brian!

    See you around the site!

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