Newbie from Montgomery Illinois

[Ryan Rippinger]

Hello all, my name is Ryan Rippinger, I dont really have much knowledge or background in real estate. Ive been reading on here for a long time and finally decided to join. I do have some experience from working with investors but only on rehab. I work on the remodeling and renovation side.

My goals are to hopefully get into wholesale, flipping, and rental property

[Dmitriy Fomichenko]

Welcome to the BP family @Ryan Rippinger, it’s great to have you here! You came to the right place to learn all about real estate investing.Here are a few recommendations for you:

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[Trevor K.]

Welcome @Ryan Rippinger I bought my first house in Montgomery, and I know there are opportunities for you out there. Go get 'em!

[Andrew Sherwin]

Welcome to BP! My wife is from Illinois so now I'm required to say that it's a great state. I still don't like your sports teams though! Good luck with your investing plans. Great first step joining BP!

[Paul Timmins]

@Ryan Rippinger

Welcome. Time to build the foundation below.

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

Check out the free BiggerPockets Podcast - A weekly podcast with interviews and a ton of great advice. And you get the benefit of having 60 past ones to catch up on.

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

Locate and attend 3 different local REIA club meetings great place to meet people gather resources and info. Here you will meet wholesalers who provide deals and all the cash buyers (rehabbers) you will need.

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

[Nathan Grant]

Hello Ryan

I am from Oswego. I have done several flips in the Montgomery area the past few months. If you have any questions please feel free to ask. I fix and flip houses, I am also a certified appraiser, and my wife is a real estate agent.

Nathan

[Javier De La Cruz]

Welcome Ryan,

I am from Montgomery, have not done any deals yet. I will definitely start soon.

[Kathia L.]

welcome Ryan

I'm in Chicago area not doing deals yet I'm a newbie too