Hello from Ann Arbor, MI

[Ricky Fleming]

Hello BiggerPockets,

My name is Ricky Fleming and I'm a newbie to BiggerPockets. I live in Ann Arbor, MI but I'm originally from Grand Haven, MI. I've been a member of the Ann Arbor Real Estate Investors Club for about 8 months now. I'm learning a ton, but I'm ready to get my hands dirty. I hear BiggerPockets is a great resource for information and networking.

I'm looking to make my first deal in 2014 and continue forward from there. The Grand Rapids, MI market has caught my eye.

I know everyone in real estate is constantly growing. Lets grow together!

Cheers,

Ricky

[Paul Timmins]

@Ricky Fleming

Welcome. Some of this you might have reviewed already. Fill in the foundation below.

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

Check out BiggerPockets Ultimate Beginner's Guide - A fantastic free book that walks through many of the key topics of real estate investing.

Check out the free BiggerPockets Podcast - A weekly podcast with interviews and a ton of great advice. And you get the benefit of having over 70 past ones to catch up on.

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 rehabbers.

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

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.

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