Hey Everyone!

I am Antonio, and I came across BiggerPockets by reading Brandon Turner's book on investing in Rental Real Estate.  I want to get into real estate to be able to spend time with my family one day !  I am a software engineer and from Marlboro, New Jersey. If there are any meetups in the area I would like to attend them to learn more and meet new people who are also interested in rental real estate investing.  Any advice for a new beginner would help! 

my name is Jerome jewell local wholesaler from north jersey .

Hello Antonio and Jerome,

I'm from North Jersey as well and if you want to touch base to discuss real estate please let me know.

Gary

Hey Antonio,

I'm also a fellow newbie from NJ interested in rental real estate.  Best of luck to you!

Chris

Hello !

Jerome: How long have you been working in North Jersey?

Chris: Great to hear from another newbie! How did you get into Real Estate?

Gary: I will Contact you!

@Antonio Cucciniello

Welcome.

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 the No Money Down book by Brandon Turner

http://get.biggerpockets.com/nomoneydown/

Paul

@Paul Timmins  

Thank you for the advice! 

No Money Down is next on my list, I just started The ABCs of Real Estate Investing.  I will add Book on Flipping Houses and the book of Estimating Rehab Costs up next!

I was looking to attend a couple of meetups but I will look into REIA club meetings!

@Antonio Cucciniello there are a ton on meet up.com you can find. Look on there, also... If you're interested in finding someone to mentor you to speed up the learning process I could possibly help you find that - PM me if so.

Best of luck!

Mike

@Account Closed  Thanks for the post! Do you have any of your favorite books you would suggest?

Welcome to the forum Antonio!  

@Antonio Cucciniello welcome to BP! There are many RE investor events, which you can find on meetup or through here. There is one in Totowa this Wed, next week in Union County and throughout the month in Newark and Jersey City.

Definitely keep learning and use this site to your advantage.

@Chris DePrima welcome as well! Where are you located?

@Jerome Jewell , where do you do most of your wholesaling? Let's connect.

@Dan Barli I am not familiar with Totowa, I will check out the one in Newark and Jersey City! Thanks for the information.

@Scott Schuhwerk Thank you for the welcome!

@Antonio Cucciniello Welcome! RE books I read recently, both great reads - Millionaire Real Estate Agent - Gary Keller, The Dip - Seth Godin

As a newbie, house hacking would be a great way for you to start - buy a multi-fam house, live in 1 part, rent out other(s).

All the best!

Hi Antonio,

Hello & Welcome to the BP Community!! You have taken a big first step in your investing career I applaud you for that. You have made a wise choice in joining the community. This site contains a wealth of information from blogs, podcasts, webinars, articles, books, etc... I suggest you take advantage of all of it and educate your self as much as possible. Depending on which investing path you choose checkout the book section as well as there are some great books to read. But, most importantly locate some local REIA groups, clubs or meetings to attend as they can be the best source of information and insight to your local market. You can also meet and talk to other liked minded people such as yourself. If there is anything I can help you with or questions I can answer for you or maybe just discuss your investing plans. Please feel free to connect with me I am happy to help if I can.

Good Luck Antonio & Happy Investing!!