Young and trying to network / research / learn - South Florida

[Richard Burke]

Hello everyone, my name is Rich. I have no experience in real estate investing but I am here to learn with hopes that I can avoid unnecessary (and COSTLY!) mistakes.

I'm a 24 year old working ''professional''. I will be relocating to Broward county, Florida in the next month (already accepted job offer).

I've joined this community for an opportunity to network with other investors/ landlords and I am always happy to hear advice from those who have been in my place.

Currently I am reading Robert Irwin's book "How to Get Started in Real Estate Investing". I am also doing research online (taken with a grain of salt).

I am not anticipating any home purchases during 2016 (I would like to keep saving for a down payment / keep learning).

I am excited for all of the potential that awaits! 

I am fairly interested in multi-family properties (duplex, triplex etc.) as I could live in one unit, and rent any others. However I have read about the cons of this as well.

*Fine print* I am not asking for a mentor in this post