New Member Introduction - Newbie looking for SE Michigan, Central Gulf Florida Small Multi-Families

[Linda Reynolds]

From a family where Dad was a builder and I was his apprentice, the family owned small apartment buildings which I would help manage/repair. I'm a newbie, but have done extremely well with my personal real estate investments, interested in opportunities for small multi-families in Southeastern Michigan and Gulf Coast central Florida.

Starting low and slow, learning from all of the pros here on Bigger Pockets. Ready to put my feet in the water, strap on my tool belt and let's go!

The purpose for my real estate investments is to augment a pension and retirement plan/portfolio, which is robust, but how much is too much, right? Also to keep us busy once we finally decide to retire.

Very excited to be part of this community!

[Paul Timmins]

@Linda Reynolds 

Welcome. You picked some good target areas. 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

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