Newbie in Dallas Texas

[Jeremy Peters]

Hi everyone!

My name is Jeremy and I currently live in Allen, TX (just north of Dallas).  I work in corporate finance for a very large telecom firm based in Dallas.  For fun, I'm currently coaching both of my sons' youth baseball teams.

I've been investing in stocks and mutual funds for over 10 years but I'm completely new to real estate investing.  I'm looking forward to more of a hands on role in creating wealth through real estate.  I'm definitely hoping to make some real estate investing friends in the Dallas and Collin County area.  

I stumbled across BiggerPockets recently and this place is absolutely amazing. I've been listening to podcasts on my daily commute on the DART train.  

My current goals are: 

1) Continue to educate myself about real estate investing.

2) Find a local mentor 

3) Acquire my first rental property that generates positive cash flow.

Jeremy 

[Hattie Dizmond]

@Jeremy Peters 

Welcome to BP!

Here are my Quick Tips (If you're listening to the Podcasts, you'll understand the reference. If not...see Tip #2!!!)

1. Get involved in the forums. Offer what you can and absorb what everyone else offers.

2. Listen to as many Podcasts as you can. I am listening to all of them, some of them more than once. There has not been a single broadcast that has not provided me value or that I felt was a waste of my time. Great content!!

3. Download and read the free How-to-Guides, starting with the Ultimate Beginner's Guide to Real Estate Investing. You could pay thousands of dollars for this information BP offers free. (I almost did!)

4. Set up some keyword alerts. It will keep you engaged in valuable discussions, while you're getting plugged in.

5. Get involved with your local REIA's. Real Estate is, as I'm learning, all about relationships and networking. Make it work for you!

The BP community is awesome, and you've taken a great first step!