New to biggerpockets.com!

[Parker Staten Rish]

Hi guys my name is Parker, and I am just now starting my journey on biggerpockets.com.  I have dreamed of owning real estate since I was a teen, and never really knew where to go to begin.  I am happy to say that I have been persistent, and it is finally feeling like I can really do this.  I am located in the Jackson / Clinton MS area, and I was hoping to meet some awesome people to chat with about real estate.  I am so excited to get started!  If you have any tips for first time buyers please let me know!  I currently rent an apartment with my wife, but I want to jump into this thing soon.