Newbie from Long Island

[Rich Lau]

Happy New Year, everyone! I am a software engineering manager by trade but looking to get into real estate as supplemental income. I've done a lot of self education through various websites, YouTube, and various podcasts, which is how I came across BiggerPockets. I didn't realize there was a such thing as a REI community to help each other! I find that so amazing that folks on here will go out of their way to help one another. Anyway, I'm looking to get started but having trouble making that initial leap of faith. I don't have a mentor, which is why I'm turning to this community for advice :). To get good deals, I hear people talk about trying direct mail marketing or driving for dollars. I'm not sure if that's the best way for me to get started since I'm not a professional real estate investor and also have a full time job. So I'm thinking maybe auctions(.com) might be a good way to purchase my first property. But I'm not sure what to expect. What does everyone else think?

[Timothy Yen]

I’m in your camp buddy! Newbie looking for guidance from mentor - but in the meantime going to continue to work my way thru getting a deal done with or without one! (Can’t depend on someone else at the end of the day!)

Went to Long Island BP meeting last night which was good - mostly newbies, but a couple who have or are in middle of closing their first deal!!

PM me if you want more details on the next one. Also, PM me if you just want to bounce ideas.