Finding a more experienced real estate investor

[Dianna Brooks]

Hi, I am Dianna.  I am relatively new to real estate investing and am very eager to get started.  Can anyone share with me the best way to find a more experienced investor with whom I can work?  I live in the metro Atlanta area.  

[Aaron Montague]

@Dianna Brooks

You've found the best spot on the internet for REI info.

Atlanta has at least 2 REI clubs, and probably more. Those are great places to meet people.

Start chatting with the agents in your area.  Chances are they know a few folks.

If you want to start on your own path:

1. Set, and stick to, a budget.  The important item in that budget is "RE Investing Money."  Every paycheck, put an amount you can afford into a separate bank account.  These are the funds you will bring to the table when you want to start on your first investment.

2. Find a topic that interests you.  The basics as I see them are Buy and Hold, Flips and Notes.  There are hundreds more things that might catch your eye in RE.

3. Take a look at becoming a Realtor. If you buy your first place on the MLS, think of it as a 2% discount.

The biggest thing is to keep yourself interested.

Happy information gathering!!