All Forum Posts by: Peter Hammer

Hi Bigger Pockets Network,

I am currently in my last year of college majoring in Accounting. I have had an internship and a job offer with a top ten national firm. My firm is big on industry specialization, and I was lucky enough to have our home office be involved heavily in Real Estate & Construction. I do not want to stay in Public Accounting or any type of Accounting for more than 5-10 years. I only want to be a part of the industry for as long as I have to, as my real interest is in Real Estate Investing. I am hoping that I will be transitioning into this role within 3 years of graduation. I mention my accounting job because of the unique opportunity I have to come in contact with high-profile clients in construction and real estate. Not only will my established and establishing connections help me in the field, but continuously working with both of these types of businesses will help me gain a better understanding of their specific financial statements and tax opportunities/implications. I've been a member of BiggerPockets for years, although I am just writing this introduction now. I hope to get out of BiggerPockets knowledge about real estate investing, do's & dont's, tips and maybe even some connections. I have listened to various podcasts this webiste provides, and it gets me excited to join this field. Although I do have some good advantages going into this (I believe), I know I have a ton of work to do and I am here to learn.

Real Estate Fundamentals

Real Estate Practice

Intermediate Corporate Finance

Investments

Real Estate Investment & Finance

International Finance

Seminar in Real Estate Asset Analysis

New to Bigger Pockets and loving it! I'm a 20-year old college student working a grocery store job who wants something bigger and has a passion for the art of real estate investing. I'm a student at Temple University and I'm an accounting major. I plan to become a CPA and simultaneously grow my real estate investment business. I'm thrilled to have bigger pockets, as I do not have many friends or relatives that are knowledgeable on the topic. I was first inspired by real estate investing when I discovered Jay Morrison. I've done plenty of research in the meantime, but how accurate is Jay?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G7i3HFOCe9w

I want to get started in the business as soon as possible, but don't know when is the best time. Like I said before, I'm a college student who doesn't necessarily have money for a down payment on most properties, but I am nevertheless eager to begin. What would be the best time for me?

Also, my university offers a Real Estate major. Would it be smart for me to try to double major in real estate and accounting, in order to gain more knowledge on the topic. Please let me know! The courses they'd have me take would be: