Trying to Buy My First Rental

[Chezare Bonilla]

Hello all, 

I've been studying the real estate game for roughly a year and have been saving money from my W2 to eventually invest in real estate. My money goes to buying stocks and saving for a home to be used as a rental. I am only a year removed from college, have had a full time job as an engineer for roughly a year, and  I am eager to get my foot in the door. Being young I want to start sooner than later. I'm currently searching for deals and in the meantime saving my money for the day it is needed. Any suggestions for a beginner like me? I'd love to connect with some people who share the same interests as me and network with people who have done this before. I love the BiggerPockets community and everything it offers! All suggestions and/or tips are welcome as I actively try to buy my first rental!

[Nathan Gesner]

Quote from @Chezare Bonilla:

Be careful of the people that respond with offers to "help" you by referring you to Brokers, Lenders, etc. Anyone can help you spend your money.

Go to NETWORK at the top of your screen and you can search for other investors and investment groups in your area. You can also check meetup.com or search facebook for real estate investment groups, clubs, or meetings in your area.