Real Estate Investor in North Carolina

[Mike Gianpetro]

My name is Mike. I live in a small town in North Carolina 25 miles southeast of Charlotte. I am new to investing. I am looking for knowledge, and contacts to help guide me in the right directions.   Any advise to a newbie is appreciated. Any groups, educational programs, networks, books, mentors etc that you can advise would be appreciated. I have 20 plus years experience in sales and marketing. I am hoping that some of these skills can crossover to this. I am starting part-time hoping to be full-time. 

[Jesse Peña]

@Mike Gianpetro 

Welcome to BiggerPockets! You have come to the right place, much success to you.

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https://www.biggerpockets.com/courses/a-beginners-introduction-to-real-estate-investing (video courses)

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

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 REIs)

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)

Before making your 1st REI purchase please visit the link below for some useful tips

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

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