New member in Miami, FL!

[Angie Blanco]

Hello all,

My name is Angie Blanco and reside in Miami, FL. I'm new to the real estate industry, but I'm eager to learn and become successfully active in the field. I'm currently in school for my BFA, but can't stop thinking about all of the possibilities with real estate investing. I'm especially interested in learning how to successfully flip properties, as well as, renting out single-family homes or small complexes.

I'd also love to connect with experienced investors either in my area or through this site. I will be sure to attend networking events to learn and build connections.

Looking forward to hearing from you all!

[Linval T.]

@Angie Blanco

Welcome to the vibrant BP community. Ok, now that you have taken your initial step, below are some quick links to get engaged.

You mentioned an interest in flips, house rentals of SFH and duplexes so I added links on those niches.

http://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2013/02/22/buying-rental-property/ (how to buy a rental property)

http://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2014/01/07/flipping-houses/ (step by step guide to flips)

http://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2014/07/19/how-to-buy-a-duplex/ (guide to buying a duplex)

• http://www.biggerpockets.com/starthere
• http://www.biggerpockets.com/meet
• Setting up Keyword Alerts
• How to Use @Mentions on BiggerPockets
• https://www.biggerpockets.com/rules
• https://www.biggerpockets.com/invites

https://www.udemy.com/biggerpockets-real-estate-investing-course/ (video with 64 lectures and approx 6hrs of material)

https://www.biggerpockets.com/real-estate-investing (Ultimate beginner's guide to REI)

REI can be very daunting, but, before you go searching for that 1st buy, please take a few minutes to bone up on the tips in link below.

https://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2014/12/19/real-estate-investing-success-smart-tips/

REI books suggested by BPers

https://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2015/11/13/7-real-estate-books-beginner-investors/ (7 absolute must read books for beginner REI)

http://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2013/04/14/best-real-estate-books/?utm_source=search&utm_medium=internal&utm_campaign=books (books recommended by BPers)

Simply, bone up on the areas that you need to expand knowledge in such as, Forums, Marketplace, Learn, Network, Analyze and Resources.

Feast on the Podcasts, #askbp Podcasts, blogs and webinars

Lastly, this site thrives on interactions and as such we encourage two way exchanges and look forward to educational and thought provoking ideas relevant to REI.