Professional · Arlington, VA · Member since 2015 · 1 post · 3 votes
Good Morning,
Very excited to have found Bigger Pockets and to start my profile. Real Estate Investing has peaked my interest and after some research I've learned this really is the place to be. Quick background on me- I am a transitioning Navy Veteran off Active Duty looking for a great career change.
I look forward to meeting both new and seasoned Investors. If there is any way I can be of assistance to others, please let me know.
Investor · Milton, PA · Member since 2013 · 110 posts · 20 votes
11y
Welcome Sarah! There are a ton of investors from the DC/MD/VA area on here. Most of them are extremely busy (myself included) and love when new motivated investors can add value. I met my mentor in BiggerPockets and he took me in because I lived in DC (he's in VA) and I dove head first in to start adding value to his operations. I had some cash, and I started immediately finding us flips through marketing and networking.
Start thinking of ways you know you can contribute. Marketing, writing, social media, networking... these are all things that can add value to any team.
Feel free to reach out to me if you need anything! Always in the market for some new team members!
Investor · Laurel, MD · Member since 2012 · 149 posts · 33 votes
11y
Sarah, welcome! I live in Laurel, MD, but used to live in NoVA not that long ago. There's a fair number of DC metro area members here and there's a couple of great meetups and REIAs too. Everyone here is gonna tell you to find your local REIA (real estate investors association), so you might as well do it and see if you can attend a couple of meetings. Some of them are paid, some are free. I'd check out the free ones first.
There was also a BP-specific DC area meetup, but I haven't really been following, so can't say if that's still happening.
Investor · Upper Marlboro, MD · Member since 2014 · 13 posts · 2 votes
11y
Welcome, Sarah, and thank you for your service. I'm in PG county MD and still doing most of my deals there and in southern Maryland, but you're right - the NoVa market is quite strong
Welcome! I am a newbie in Suitland, Maryland, and I work in Alexandria, VA so I am very close to where you are. I am so excited for your new start and for that to be in real estate. It's nothing like having a passion and discovering the great ways of making money doing that which you love. Stick with it, read, listen and learn, and you'll go far! Happy learning and the best of hope to you and your success!
Welcome. Thanks for your service. You might check out the year long housing stipend available to homeless veterans guaranteed payment very lucrative.
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 rehabbers (cash buyers). You can Google to locate them and go to meetup.com
BP is full of useful resources such as forums and blogs. Welcome to the Bigger Pockets community-be sure to check out all the awesome BP blogs under “Learn.”
Welcome and I am looking forward to transitioning from military service to full time REI in a few years. I just moved from Southern MD to FL recently. Good luck!
Investor · Milton, PA · Member since 2013 · 110 posts · 20 votes
11y
Welcome Sarah! There are a ton of investors from the DC/MD/VA area on here. Most of them are extremely busy (myself included) and love when new motivated investors can add value. I met my mentor in BiggerPockets and he took me in because I lived in DC (he's in VA) and I dove head first in to start adding value to his operations. I had some cash, and I started immediately finding us flips through marketing and networking.
Start thinking of ways you know you can contribute. Marketing, writing, social media, networking... these are all things that can add value to any team.
Feel free to reach out to me if you need anything! Always in the market for some new team members!