New to hands on real estate investing

[Devan Sprayberry]

I go by Devan and I live in Woodstock, Georgia. I have been long time listener and have been watching everything unfold for around 2 years give or take a month. I got in a bad motorcycle accident that had caused a spinal stroke after surgery which left me a paraplegic around 3 years ago which meant I couldn't lift heavy things and put them back down anymore. I had to find another way to make money for retirement to where I am still happy and helping. I thought about stocks for the long term/retirement but I didn't have a lot of control with it so I looked at savings bonds and IRA's but they were too slow. So eventually I found real estate. I immediately immersed myself into it and tried to see which side of things I liked most. It brought me to house hacking and rentals.

This will be the constant throughout my life and will afford me to have a safe and comfortable retirement if I want it or to be able to pass something down to my kids. I will eventually get into multi family but for now I will be working on getting my first house with my fiance and house hack in Cherokee county Georgia. If you know about buying a home with a llc/series llc, of any good deals, or know a great contractor to finish a basement please let me know. As I am in the market to buy a house now and actively looking. ANY INFO IS GREAT.

Wishing you all the best,

Devan

[Craig Curelop]

Hi Devan. Welcome to BiggerPockets !

Great to have you here and know your experiences! I like your attitude of looking at things positively.  You may start connecting with other BP members and learn from them too.  Sharing to you some basic suggestions which I have used during my start up:

        1. Subscribe to the BiggerPockets Money and Rookie Podcasts

        2. Attend the FREE WEBINARS

        3. Attend a Meetup in Your Area

        4. Purchase the Beginner Books: How to Invest in Real Estate, Set for Life, The House Hacking Strategy

        5. Peruse the forums! Ask questions! Answer Questions!

Your determination will bring you to success in your REI journey and pass on to your kids!

Good luck in your journey and see you around!

Best regards,