5 Tips I've learned from the Bigger Pockets community!

[Franklin Curry Jr]

Hello BP Community,

I love this web site and want to thank @Joshua Dorkin, @Brandon Turner and @David Greene for the great Podcast! There are more key members apart of this podcast family that I'm sure I'm missing and I thank you as well, this includes the BP community guest. Thank you for building my confidence as well as my knowledge on real restate investing. 

A little bit about me. I'm in the beginning part of my investment career. I found Bigger Pockets by accident a year ago when looking for ways to build passive income and I've been hooked since. My, "why" is to be more available for my family instead of trading time for dollars in a office cubical. It's time to move and start taking the steps toward my goal of financial independence.  Here are 5 small tips I have learned while listening to the experts on Bigger Pockets and reading through the forums on this site that may help elevate your game in real estate investing.  

In no particular order:

1. Find time to listen to the podcast!

I used to think I didn't have time to learn about real estate but this isn't true. I listen to the podcast on my way to and from work. I often go to the gym and have traded my heart pumping music playlist for Bigger Pocket podcast. I heard it best said on one of the podcast, "Turn your car or bus into a mobile university!". Learn on the go!

2. Take Note!

Have a small notebook nearby while listening. There has been way too many podcast where I missed book suggestions, great inspirational quotes, real estate terms and general great starting steps that I wished I wrote down. Now I have a notebook so I can keep this information fresh for later research on my own. One time I had to turn off the podcast because there was so much I was missing that I knew I wouldn't remember. On the plus side I can listen to them again and maybe catch something I missed the 1st time. 

3. Get involved in the BP Community forums.

Say hello to the new members that join daily. There is nothing better than a warm welcome especially when starting out on something that can be frightening. We all have to start somewhere and who knows the hello you say today may be a partner you make tomorrow. (metaphorically speaking...you should always build relationships before trusting anybody in a deal no matter their years of expertise).

4. Search for and ask questions!

YOU ARE NOT ALONE. Chances are somebody has already asked or experienced something you are going through right now. This is a great community to bounce ideas off of and to learn from. Though many in your inner circle outside of this community may think you are wasting time, energy and money on real estate because everybody knows somebody who has tried it and failed, this site holds a great support system that will help keep you focused and look at scenarios you may not see. 

5. Continue educating yourself outside of Bigger Pockets!

Wait What!? I just spent the first four tips highlighting Bigger Pockets and its awesome community and the last tip I talk about going elsewhere for more education? YES! What I like a lot about the podcast is that often David and Brandon talk about what books they have read or are reading! Even the guest on the show do the, "Famous Four" where they are asked four questions. Two of the questions are, "What is your favorite real estate book?" and "What is your favorite business book?". There is so much great information out there. Diversify your education so you can make better informed decisions on your real estate journey.

I wish you all well and will see you around!

Thanks,

Frank