Newbie in Arizona

[Matt Wharton]

Hey BP!

My name is Matt (26), and my wife (26) and I are getting ready to start investing in Real Estate within the next year. For the past couple months, I've been reading BP posts, listening to BP podcasts, and reading everything I can get my hands on.

I've always been intrigued by Real Estate, and we purchased our first home in Avondale (about 12 miles west of Downtown Phoenix for those unfamiliar with Phoenix suburbs) almost 5 years ago as a rehab project. It's been a whole-home remodel and has been an incredible learning experience on all fronts. 

We are nearing completion on this project and plan to sell within the next year and use the equity for fix & flips and eventually some buy & holds. I'm also seriously considering getting a Real Estate License in the next few months. Any Realtors in the Phoenix area have recommendations on schools?

I look forward to learning from you all!

[Paul Timmins]

@Matt Wharton 

Welcome. Fill in the foundation below.

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

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

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.

Download BP’s newest book here some good due diligence in Chapter 10. Real Estate Rewind Starting over

http://www.biggerpockets.com/files/user/brandonatbp/file/real-estate-rewind-a-biggerpockets-community-book

Good Luck

Paul