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New Member Guide to Bigger Pockets
I want to call out Linval T. for the posts he's making in many threads on the forums. See the following.
Many thanks and much appreciation for his research into gathering this information and these links.
Great job, Linval!
Moderators: I encourage you to use his posts as the basis or the model for an official New Member's Guide. This is a much needed piece and will make BP much easier to use for those just beginning their BP experience, their research and their "self-funded education".
Originally posted by @Linval T.:
Welcome to the vibrant BP community. Your time here will be well spent.
Now that you have made the move, below are some links that will help with the navigation of the site.
- http://www.biggerpockets.com/starthere
- http://www.biggerpockets.com/meet
- https://www.biggerpockets.com/alerts
- How to Use @Mentions on BiggerPockets
- https://www.biggerpockets.com/rules
- https://www.biggerpockets.com/invites
- https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/categories
https://www.udemy.com/biggerpockets-real-estate-investing-course/ (video with 64 lectures and approx 6hrs of material)
https://www.biggerpockets.com/real-estate-investing (Ultimate beginner's guide to REI)
Before your 1st purchase, please ensure you visit the below link for some tips.
https://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2014/12/19/real-estate-investing-success-smart-tips/
REI books suggested by BPers
https://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2015/11/13/7-real-estate-books-beginner-investors/ (7 absolute must read books for beginner REIs)
http://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2013/04/14/best-real-estate-books/?utm_source=search&utm_medium=internal&utm_campaign=books (books recommended by BPers)
Simply, bone up on the areas that you need to expand knowledge in such as, Forums, Marketplace, Learn, Network, Analyze and Resources.
Feast on the Podcasts, #askbp Podcasts, blogs and webinars
Lastly, this site thrives on interactions and as such we encourage two way exchanges and look forward to educational, thought provoking ideas relevant to REI.