Newbie from Houston, TX area!

[Diane H.]

Hi,

I am new, I am eager and I am ready to start investing in real estate! I am currently looking for properties in the Houston and surrounding areas. My plan is to purchase a property, rent it, hold on to it and repeat until I have enough rentals to retire happily ever after.

This is a great site/app to gain knowledge and learn from others.

Thank you,

Diane

[Paul Timmins]

@Diane H.

Welcome. Your area is a top emerging market.

Check out the Start Here page http://www.biggerpockets.com/starthere

Check out BiggerPockets Ultimate Beginner's Guide - A fantastic free book that walks through many of the key topics of real estate investing.

Check out the free BiggerPockets Podcast - A weekly podcast with interviews and a ton of great advice. And you get the benefit of having 40 past ones to catch up on.

Locate and attend 3 different local REIA club meetings great place to meet people gather resources and info.

Two Great reads, I bought both J. Scott The Book on Flipping Houses,The Book on Estimating ReHab Costshttp://www.biggerpockets.com/flippingbook

Consider checking out HUD homes for small multi's owner occupied gets first crack.

You might consider Niche or Specialized Housing like student housing. Rents can be 2-4 times more. Remember you don't have to own a property to control it.

Good Luck

Paul