Any recommendations for getting started?

[Gabrielle Cutler]

Hi Everyone! My name is Gabby and I just (finally) joined Bigger pockets. My husband and I are eager to get started in real estate investing. We are both real estate agents and I’m also an attorney here in California. Real estate investing seems like a whole new animal that we need some guidance on. Does anyone have any recommendations on where to start?  Any good book? Are there mentors out there that can guide us into searching for our first deal? Looking forward to this new adventure! 

[Bradley Buxton]

@Gabrielle Cutler

Write down why you're investing and what you envision your investments doing for you in 2-5 years. It could be owning multiple single-family homes, an apartment complex, or both. Consider the time and energy you'll need to contribute, and let those factors guide your decisions. Whether you want an Airbnb in a vacation spot you can use or a standard single-family home in an appreciating area, there are many options. Your path won't be the same as others. Use forums to ask specific questions and listen to BiggerPockets podcasts from the past couple of years. The markets have changed quickly, and what worked 5 years ago may differ significantly from what will drive success today. Talk with other investors in your situation to get some ideas.