Hello All,

My name is Pragati Soni and I am currently a Senior Financial Analyst in the Atlanta area. I recently joined BiggerPockets in the hopes of learning more about real estate investing. I have been listening to the podcasts during my commute and they are so full of great information. Honestly, I was surprised that all of this information is free and grateful that I had found a community that I could learn from. 

My current focus is to continue to increase my real estate knowledge through BiggerPockets forums and podcasts. I also would like to grow my network within the real estate community and have a mentor guide me.  I know there are a number of real estate events in Atlanta so if anyone has suggestions I would really appreciate it. 

I am excited to have joined this forum and I am looking forward to building relationships with many wonderful people on this site! 

Welcome to BiggerPockets.

I hope that you can learn enough to where you can do your first deal this year!

Welcome to the group!!!

Originally posted by @Antoine Martel :

Welcome to BiggerPockets.

I hope that you can learn enough to where you can do your first deal this year!

Thank you! That is the goal. I am currently looking at properties near Athens, GA.  Properties are priced quite low there and the presence of University of Georgia has created a high demand for students looking for housing. I am thinking that would be a good starter property for me but I am doing more research to understand some of the risks. 

Originally posted by @Marcus Payne :

Welcome to the group!!!

 Thank you!

Originally posted by @Pragati Soni :

Originally posted by @Antoine Martel:

Welcome to BiggerPockets.

I hope that you can learn enough to where you can do your first deal this year!

Thank you! That is the goal. I am currently looking at properties near Athens, GA.  Properties are priced quite low there and the presence of University of Georgia has created a high demand for students looking for housing. I am thinking that would be a good starter property for me but I am doing more research to understand some of the risks. 

 That sounds great. Good luck and let me know if you need any help analyzing markets.

Welcome to BiggerPockets Pragati and good luck investing!

@Antoine Martel Thank you and I will

@Andrew Syrios Thank you! I am excited to learn and connect with people on here!

Hello! @Pragati Soni

Welcome to BP, and congratulations on making the decision to invest in your future via real estate.

I have written a few blog posts that may help you get started here on BP, and with your investing. Please click on the links, give them a read, and share your thoughts in the comments.

First is a post that I feel will help not get overwhelmed with the amount of info that is here on BP:

https://www.biggerpockets.com/blogs/5868/52761-the-simple-guide-to-getting-started-on-bp

The second is a post that will help get you focused with your real estate investing goals:

https://www.biggerpockets.com/blogs/5868/52743-im-new-to-bp-any-advice-would-be-appriciated

The last one is a post that will help you choose an “investor friendly” real estate agent.

There are many agents out there, but it’s important to choose the right one.

https://www.biggerpockets.com/blogs/5868/52724-im-new-to-investing-how-do-i-find-an-investor-friendly-agent

I love answering questions if you have any! Good Luck :)

Originally posted by @Brandon L. :

Hello! @Pragati Soni

Welcome to BP, and congratulations on making the decision to invest in your future via real estate.

I have written a few blog posts that may help you get started here on BP, and with your investing. Please click on the links, give them a read, and share your thoughts in the comments.

First is a post that I feel will help not get overwhelmed with the amount of info that is here on BP:

https://www.biggerpockets.com/blogs/5868/52761-the-simple-guide-to-getting-started-on-bp

The second is a post that will help get you focused with your real estate investing goals:

https://www.biggerpockets.com/blogs/5868/52743-im-new-to-bp-any-advice-would-be-appriciated

The last one is a post that will help you choose an “investor friendly” real estate agent.

There are many agents out there, but it’s important to choose the right one.

https://www.biggerpockets.com/blogs/5868/52724-im-new-to-investing-how-do-i-find-an-investor-friendly-agent

I love answering questions if you have any! Good Luck :)

Thank you so much for sharing Brandon. I am going through these posts and will provide feedback/questions I have!