Who brought the new guy?

[Dillon O'Connell]

Hello bigger pockets community, I am really excited to be here! My name is Dillon O'Connell and I am a 22 year old newbie within the wild world of Real Estate Investing. Currently, studying Mechanical Engineering at the University of Central Florida in Orlando I have 6 months left until graduation [with Very little student loans] and I have been bitten by that REI bug. I was introduced to REI after reading Rich Dad Poor Dad by Robert Kiyosaki and then finding the BP podcast [which ultimately is who brought the new guy :)]. For the past couple of months I have done a lot of listening, watching and learning about all things real estate. I am incredible motivated and I've never been more excited about getting involved but I feel stuck, so I'm seeking advise. Like I mentioned I graduate in May 2024 and I do not have a job lined up... yet, but I want to get involved now. I would really like to invest in long term rentals, but I do not know where I may end up working or living after graduation, which is leading me think of investing in non-local markets. I know this is completely possible but having a difficult time creating a strategy. I look forward to all of your suggestions and advice. Thanks everyone and thank you Bigger Pockets!

[Will Bazile]

Hi Dillion, I'm not here to give advice but I am a newbie who has also been bitten by the REI bug too. We have similar stories in that I am also graduating soon (studying Industrial Engineering :) ), and am having REI dilemmas too. Would be great to stay connected and to see how both our journey goes. Best of luck!