New Member from Reno, Nevada

[Suzanna H.]

Hi Everyone! 

I've been looking through Bigger Pockets for a couple days trying to get the lay of the land - I am thankful to have found this site. I live in Reno, Nevada and my previous real estate experience was working for two Fortune 500 homebuilders in Marketing and Sales. I've been doing a lot of research during the past couple of months and am ready to get started in the next phase of life as an investor.

My goal is to buy and rent student housing for cash flow. The university here in Reno is lacking adequate housing and the prime walkable area for students is pretty small due to how the campus is situated. My other goal is to help other people whether it's helping them get started in investing or making smart decisions in buying their own home and to contribute a portion of my income to a local cancer non-profit that is close to my heart. Most of all I want the freedom from debt and freedom from the daily 8-5 j-o-b, my family needs me around more than that and I want to control my success and business rather than be the cog in a wheel.

I am a bit overwhelmed on information overload right now. I'm not sure exactly what my first step needs to be, every book, every podcast interview people have slightly different methods. I just need a clear roadmap - if anyone knows of a book or where to find one with clear and chronological steps please leave the title. I've seen lots of comments here that the info new investors need can be found in books and on this site - no spendy bootcamps needed. I get the big picture now I need the details - do A, B and C then do 1, 2 and 3. That's me and where I'm at. 

I'll excited to be part of the Bigger Pockets community!

Suzanna