Where to start (books, networking, etc)

Question

Hello! I want to learn everything about REI and don’t really know where to start. The app has loads of information and blogs, it is a bit overwhelming. Any advice, especially books to read and/or how to network to learn from other REI’s, would be appreciated! I’m excited to educate myself first and foremost and go from there. It’s a bit scary, but I’ve had this gut feeling for a long that this is something I want to do. Thank you!

Sujeiry Gonzalez · Answer

@Josh Caldwell I actually read it last year and it was one of the reasons I decided that I wanted to get into REI.

I will look into meetup groups. I’m on Long Island. Hopefully, they are meeting again since Covid has slowed down here.

Josh Caldwell · Answer

Covid has really shut down a lot of meet up groups.  I run several groups in my town and we haven't been able to meet up since March. I know there are groups in your area.  I remember meeting someone who ran a group on long Island a few years ago when I was speaking to an investor group in Manhattan.  They probably aren't meeting in person, but they might still be doing some form of zoom meeting. Worst case scenario, you could organize a meet up (assuming that you are allowed to meet in small groups somewhere)  We are doing smaller meet ups in local parks.

Josh Caldwell · Answer

The first book that I would suggest to any new investor is "Rich Dad, Poor Dad"  It is an easy read, and the author is the best at explaining how to build long term wealth. He is short on specific technique, but you can learn that here on BP.  I would also suggest that you locate your local REIA clubs and Meetups.  They are great places for in person networking.