Newbie from Long Beach, CA (562)

[Dan B.]

Hi everyone,

My name is Dan and I am from Long Beach, CA. I'm completely new to real estate investing with no previous experience. I currently work in healthcare but would like to invest in real estate on the side. My ultimate goal in real estate is to achieve financial freedom and I came across BiggerPockets in my search for real estate information/knowledge.

I'm really looking forward to learning more in the coming months from this community and hoping to make some new friends!

[Edmilson Xavier]

Hi Dan and all other BP subscribers,

I am new to BP as well. I currently work in retail in New York City. What led to my discovery of BP was my search for another job that is more outgoing - one that allows me to obtain financial freedom while being totally in love with what I do. I am 51 and still remember what Steve Jobs said in his Stanford Commencement Speech (2005): Until you find something you love doing, do not settle (I am paraphrasing him). I never, in my wildest imagination, thought there was a way of making tons of money without doing something to rip people off, or doing something unethical to some degree. I believe REI presents this possibility - in a way that is legitimate.

As I said, I am new; and as such, and in the future, I welcome your comments and suggestions.  I end with this, between now and when I am finally able to do my first deal, allow me if you please, to rejoice in your success, either big or small.  All the best the BP community.  Yours, Edmilson Xavier