Newbie to real estate

[Zachary Sargent]

Hi all-

I live in central Illinois, about halfway between Chicago and St. Louis, two hours each way. I want to learn the business of real estate investing. I want to get involved but I don't know where to start. Any suggestions on how to start would be appreciated.

[Luke Buettner]

@Zachary Sargent

Zach, if you're asking for a location to get started, I think anywhere within a thirty minute drive of where you're at in Bloomington would be excellent.

If you're asking for the logistics it's best that you network with other investors who are closing deals and making business happen.  You can find these people through BiggerPockets.com or by attending local REIAs.  Some REIAs post on meetup.com.

While it is certainly possible for you to "jump in" without any guidance, you can learn so much faster with help.

Best of Luck!