Newbie from Seattle!

[Tamar Mar]

Hello BP-ers!

My husband (@BruceMar, he "introduced" me in his post last week) and I are super excited that we closed on our first rental property last week, and spent the weekend assessing the renovations and getting started on the work.  Our three young kids (8, 5 & 5) set to work with small things, as well. :)

We've got huge visions and goals floating around in our heads, and it's nice to have a place to come and learn some more.  I listed to the podcasts whenever I get a chance.  

I'm also currently pursuing my Real Estate license with hope that it will aid us in our investing.  My goal is to complete that by the end of the year.  I have always enjoyed working in a small business atmosphere, and now I hope to create our own, but for the benefit of our family - currently, and as something to pass down to the kids. 

Here's to the next big steps!  If you have any local meetups you enjoy in the Seattle area, please do pass them along!  

[Paul Timmins]

@Tamar Mar 

Welcome. Fill in the foundation and legacy 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.

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 Costs http://www.biggerpockets.com/flippingbook

Consider checking out HUD homes for small multi's owner occupied gets first crack.

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