Newbie from Chicago

[Robbie L.]

Hi I'm Rob and I found this place from the podcast. 

I'm new to real estate investing. (Other than buying and selling my own homes.) Buy & hold multi-family building is first on my list. I have a relative who does it full-time who's advising me a little. I'm hoping BP can fill in the gaps & be a fun place to read, post and find colleagues. I have no idea what to expect, what to share & not share, & how much is too much. 

I'm reading Buying & Selling Apartment Buildings by Steve Berges. Seems to be a good springboard for research. Likable but long-winded, I'm editing and cutting 35% of the verbiage as I read. Old habit.

[Steven Rhodes]

@Robbie Lubow

Welcome aboard! I am just another newbie here in Chicago. You will go far if you follow the wisdom presented here in your Welcome thread. I have only been here for three weeks, and I have grown in leaps and bounds. By following the advice given in my welcome thread:

1. I have just recently attended a REIA Meet hosted by @Brie Schmidt, at Bar Louie (It was very nice). as suggested by @Paul Timmins (One down and two different ones to go Paul). Highly recommended! (Just please remember to pay your tab, if you order something from the restaurant/bar, lest you incur the wrath of the host/hostess of the event)

2. I Bought both of J. Scott's books today: The Books on Flipping Houses andThe Book on Estimating ReHab Costs. I hope to read them next week

3. Listened to seven of the now 75 BP podcasts that are avalible to everyone here.

4. Setup my Keywords, which is how I found out about you.

You are well on your way toward success Robbie. I hope to see you at a REIA meet soon.

Take care and have fun.