New Member Introduction - New to Real Estate and Investing

[Brandon Le]

Hey guys! 

Brandon here from Buffalo, NY! I am a 19 year old full-time student, currently a freshman at the University at Buffalo. I am a general business major and also currently working on obtaining my real estate license to become an agent. I am on pace to finish the course before the beginning of March and my short term goal is to join a brokerage firm before May. I am also listening to the Bigger Pockets podcasts daily during every free period I have throughout my day while trying to learn as much as possible. My main motivation to eagerly learn is to achieve financial freedom and hopefully one day be able to retire my mom.

Although I am still new to real estate, the  strategy that seems most appealing to me is long-term rentals, but in regard to investing in real estate, I am very open to any other strategies in the business. I have around 8k saved up and my goal by the end of the year is to close on my first rental property! With that being said, if there are any agents or investors located in Western NY willing to let me learn from them, or simply learn more about them, I am willing to work something out and/or possibly work for free.

One question for the community is: What are the next best steps I should take to further educate myself and get started in this industry to set myself up for future success? And what advice would you give to someone like me?

Im looking forward to networking and making new connections with as many of you as I possibly can!