The in's and out's of real estate.

[Cintia Chicon]

Hello everyone! I am an active duty military member new to the Jacksonville, FL area. I am very interested in getting my feet wet in the real estate business and wanted to get some advice from any and everyone willing to give it. What books do you suggest reading, looking back what would you have done differently starting out, and what do you suggest doing in order to be knowledgeable and successful in this field? Thanks!

[Jay J.]

Welcome to BP @Cintia Chicon !!You have already set yourself up for success by joining BiggerPockets!! This is really the premier place to start learning about RE and what it can do for you!

1. First things first, learn the basics --> http://www.biggerpockets.com/starthere

2. Then, download the BiggerPockets Ultimate Beginner's Guide and start reading some more!!
The UBG will will walk through many of the key topics of real estate investing. Ask anyone here, its an invaluable resource. --> https://www.biggerpockets.com/real-estate-investin....
3. Once that's done, get to listening to the free BiggerPockets Podcast - A really great podcast with interviews and a ton of great advice. --> https://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/category/....

and most importantly, POST YOUR QUESTIONS!!
..after all, that's what BP is for. Good Luck!

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