Newbie Tampa in Florida

[Gary Jurman]

I found Bigger Pockets from the podcast on my iPhone. I've been interested in real estate most of my life, but have pursued just about everything else first, including getting a college education, owning businesses, and getting patents for my invention. Now I am in my early 50's, live in an apartment, have a small start-up business that is cash hungry, and I want to get started in real estate investing.

I have very little money, but I am tenacious as all get out and I am willing to work for it.

Since I am pretty much broke right now, have not so awesome credit, and do not even have a primary residence to leverage, I am thinking maybe I should start with Wholesaling.  I am willing to work for someone to help them find deals so I can learn how to do this.

[Brandon L.]

Hello! @Gary Jurman

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 :)