New investor from the Bay Area

[Kamil Smith]

Hey Bigger Pockets members! I've been lurking this site for a while but now I feel like I can now participate! My name is Kamil Smith and I'm getting started investing in Northern California by doing some wholesaling, BRRR, and maybe a couple flips if possible. Looking to invest in the Contra Costa County, Sacramento, and maybe even Stockton. Getting started in the Bay Area isn't easy (being the one of the most expensive places), but I've made some connections and am getting closer to pursuing my first investment! Always looking for more connections/potential partnerships and look forward to learning more here.

[Paul Timmins]

@Kamil Smith

Welcome. Fill in the foundation below.

Check out the free BiggerPockets Podcast - A weekly podcast with interviews and a ton of great advice. And you get the benefit of having over 100 past ones to catch up on.

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). Find them through Google and meetup.com

Two Great reads, I bought both J. Scott The Book on Flipping Houses, The Book on Estimating ReHab Costs http://www.biggerpockets.com/flippingbook

Consider checking out HUD homes for small multi's owner occupied gets first crack.

You might consider Niche or Specialized Housing like student housing. Rents can be 2-4 times more. Remember you don't have to own a property to control it.

Download BP’s newest book here some good due diligence in Chapter 10. Real Estate Rewind Starting over

http://www.biggerpockets.com/files/user/brandonatbp/file/real-estate-rewind-a-biggerpockets-community-book

Good Luck

Paul