Learning in Albany, NY

[Dale Kelley]

Wow. So, I don't even know how I found this site because as of 4 days ago REI wasn't a consideration for me - probably due to too good to be true infomercials.

I was briefly a real estate agent about 20 years ago. Aside from the cold calling part, I enjoyed it. I just couldn't make it work due to childcare issues and incredible lack of confidence.  

Fast forward to this year when I closed my personal training studio. I spent more time marketing than anything else. The ironic part of that is that I got into the business to help people overcome the issues marketing creates for people trying to lose weight. Please don't ask me to explain that - it would take a book.

I was just reading over in the guru thread about someone I was watching on YouTube. It's sort of funny to me to see how pros here say the same thing about REI gurus that I say about the weight loss/fitness gurus. It's like I can't escape the BS. It's everywhere!

Anyhoo, since I've had to become skilled in marketing (and need a job!) the idea of going back to selling real estate has crossed my mind a few times.  After spending some time here and seeing what actually IS possible, that's probably what I'm going to end up doing. I feel like it would be a good way to get to know my market (among other things).

[Elizabeth Colegrove]

Welcome to Bigger Pockets!

We are buy and hold investors. We go started when bought a foreclosure as a personal property. Fixed it up and than rented it out. The bug bit us and we haven't stopped since than :)

You will love the diverse community and all the resources. So a great place is to look around the blogs, forums and listen to the podcasts for different niches. If you see a post you enjoy check out the persons signature. Many of us including myself talk about our strategies, styles, niches and business model on our website. So definitely check that out as it is an amazing additional resource. For example, my blog is about while working full time, buy and hold investing, 0% Down Rentals, Personal Properties turned rentals, Long distancing investing, self-managing 3,000+ miles away. Definitely list your blog or website in your signature, if you have one. Its a great additional networking source.