Newbie from Van Wert Ohio

[Robert Lammers]

Hello BP world. My name is Robert Lammers. I am a newbie to real estate investing. In fact I haven't even attempted a deal yet. I was brought to the BP world when I did a Google search on Marko Rubel. Plus, I was trying to find the paperwork needed to close a "subject to" deal. After being here a couple of days and reading the wonderful and in-formidable articles and forums. I think I am going to go to a local title attorney as well as the clerk of courts and do some research there. I have even thought it best to become an agent first. Anyway, I just wanted to introduce myself. I am a former marine and truck driver. Working as a factory shop supervisor. I am a divorced Dad with 3 boys living with me. I am ambitious to learn and begin a true career in real estate.

[Paul Timmins]

@Robert Lammers 

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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.

Check out the free BiggerPockets Podcast - A weekly podcast with interviews and a ton of great advice. And you get the benefit of having over 90 past ones to catch up on.

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