New Real Estate Investor: Looking to connect, learn, and take action

[Ryan Ludwick]

Hey, I just joined the platform and wanted to introduce myself and say hi.

I'm a software engineer, currently based out of Portland, OR. New to RE investing, have watched tons of BP episodes.
My goal is to pursue mid-long term buy and hold rental properties, either single or multi-family. Looking to learn about things like out of state investing, house hacking, scaling portfolios, building a team / process. Open to different markets to invest in and curious to learn more about them. Happy to connect as well.

[Chris Watkins]

Welcome to the forums, Ryan. Lots of smart people in here talking about almost any topic you can think of. Lots of Portland and OR folk here as well. 

[Wale Lawal]

@Ryan Ludwick

Start your real estate investment journey by leveraging engineering skills to analyze markets, spot trends, and build a team. Focus on Class B or C properties for stable tenants and cash flow. Research markets using key data points and build a solid team. Start learning by buying a property and plan for scaling.

Good luck!

[Nathan Gesner]

Welcome to BiggerPockets!

We’re thrilled you've joined us. BiggerPockets is full of resources designed to help you along your journey, whether you are just getting started or a seasoned investor. Here are a few suggestions on how you can maximize the wealth of information available:

1. Check out the blogs and podcasts, or take advantage of the search feature (magnifying glass). There's a very good chance the issue(s) you face have already been discussed and answered.
2. Ask questions in the appropriate forum. If you need financial help, ask under the "Finance, Tax, and Legal" forum. Asking in the correct forum will get a better response.
3. Need a spreadsheet or form? Check out FilePlace, where user-created forms are available for free. A link to FilePlace is at the bottom of every page, so it is easy to find.
4. If you have technical issues, send an email to [email protected] and someone will help you.
5. Have a problem in the forums? We pride ourselves in keeping the forums positive, helpful, and focused on real estate (please, no politics, religion, etc.). If you see someone violating the rules, create a post with "@moderators" and we will receive a notification and respond.

Again, welcome to BiggerPockets and happy investing!

[Bill Hampton]

@Ryan Ludwick

Welcome to Bigger Pockets. Bigger Pockets is a great place for education and networking. 

Good luck. 

[Robin Simon]

Quote from @Ryan Ludwick:

Hey, I just joined the platform and wanted to introduce myself and say hi.

I'm a software engineer, currently based out of Portland, OR. New to RE investing, have watched tons of BP episodes.
My goal is to pursue mid-long term buy and hold rental properties, either single or multi-family. Looking to learn about things like out of state investing, house hacking, scaling portfolios, building a team / process. Open to different markets to invest in and curious to learn more about them. Happy to connect as well.

 Welcome to BP - house hacking / mid term rentals are great strategies esp starting out, I think you are right on with initial gameplan (Oregon can be challenging for landlords though so good that you are open to other markets)

[Peter Dorinsky]

Quote from @Ryan Ludwick:

Hey, I just joined the platform and wanted to introduce myself and say hi.

I'm a software engineer, currently based out of Portland, OR. New to RE investing, have watched tons of BP episodes.
My goal is to pursue mid-long term buy and hold rental properties, either single or multi-family. Looking to learn about things like out of state investing, house hacking, scaling portfolios, building a team / process. Open to different markets to invest in and curious to learn more about them. Happy to connect as well.

Hey Ryan, welcome to the forums! BP's website has a plethora of resources for people just starting out on their investment journey. To echo what Robin said, house-hacking is a good strategy when you're just starting out. It's a great way to get your foot in the door in your local market and offset your mortgage while building equity. Happy to connect!

[Samuel Diouf]

Welcome to Bigger Pockets Ryan!

BP is a great place to learn and connect with fellow investors.

[Julio Gonzalez]

Welcome to BiggerPockets, Ryan! 

[Nick Belsky]

@Ryan Ludwick

Welcome to the community and be ready for a huge amount of information at your finger tips. Be sure to check out the free tools BP provides to help analyze deals you may have and also market insights. Great tools that get updated regularly.

I am on the lending side of things and would be happy to hop on a call with you anytime to discuss financial strategies and help answer any questions you may have about nearly any loan product available to help you on your journey, even if they are not products my capital partners offer.

We are all here to help you learn and grow. Feel free to ask anything, anytime.

Cheers!

[Min Zhang]

Welcome to BP, Ryan! You’re in the right place to learn about real estate investing.House hacking is a great option if you choose to invest locally. Since you're also considering out-of-state investments, I suggest starting with small turnkey properties while building your team. Wishing you all the best on your journey!

[Kerlous Tadres]

Quote from @Ryan Ludwick:

Hey, I just joined the platform and wanted to introduce myself and say hi.

I'm a software engineer, currently based out of Portland, OR. New to RE investing, have watched tons of BP episodes.
My goal is to pursue mid-long term buy and hold rental properties, either single or multi-family. Looking to learn about things like out of state investing, house hacking, scaling portfolios, building a team / process. Open to different markets to invest in and curious to learn more about them. Happy to connect as well.

Hey Ryan, 
Welcome to BP! I would love to see how I can help, I own 4 doors myself. Building your CORE 4 wherever you decide to invest you will be in really good hands! Let me know how I can help

[Angela Venger]

Hi Ryan,
That's great that you've joined the BiggerPockets community! You've already taken the first step toward becoming an investor. I'm a local real estate investor/agent, and I’d be happy to connect and chat more.