Newbie from Upstate New York

[David Kafel]

Hi everyone,

My name is Dave Kafel and I'm introducing myself since I'm new to BiggerPockets. I currently reside in Albany, NY, but will hopefully be moving to North Carolina within the next year. Since graduating with an architecture degree in '09 I've been mostly involved in construction management, but my true passion lies in real estate development. I happened to stumble upon this site and find it an extremely useful resource. I'm currently remodeling a home I purchased as a live-in flip, but have my goals set on expanding my portfolio by purchasing apartments. 

I'm interested in expanding my network and utilizing this site for future deals, knowledge, and just an overall great resource for advice. Thank you.

[Brandon Turner]

Hey @David Kafel welcome to BiggerPockets! You've definitely come to the right place to learn more about investing. If you haven't yet, be sure to check out the The Ultimate Beginner's Guide to Real Estate Investing and The BiggerPockets Podcast. They are both great at learning the fundamentals.

Also - here's a couple articles you might enjoy:

The 21 Best Real Estate Investing Books Ever

How to Rent Your House: The Definitive Step by Step Guide

How to Be a Landlord: Ten Tips for Success

Oh - and don't forget to set up your Keyword Alerts!

See you around the site!