Newbie from Watertown, NY

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Hi, my name is Spencer. I'm currently stationed in Watertown, NY but originally from Los Angeles. I work as an active duty Army officer by day and looking to pursue real estate investing by night. I'm interested in buy and hold properties and recently started making a serious effort to learn before diving in (thats when I found the BP website). It seems like an awesome community with a wealth of knowledge and I'm looking forward to participating!

[Matt Slykhuis]

@Account Closed  Welcome to BP! 

I am in a similar situation as you, but up in Fairbanks, AK. I have been reading and studying over the past few months to get ready for some investing. I've found that BP is simply THE place to search for answers to your many questions. You can also stay current on the forums and learn a lot of things you never knew you didn't know!

I would also recommend reading the the Ultimate Beginner's Guide, a free book published by @Brandon Turner and @Joshua Dorkin! If you're a podcast guy, I highly recommend you check out their podcasts as well. I started on podcast 1 back in July and have made it through 36 episodes! I listen to them while working out in order to maximize my time efficiency. 

Lastly, be sure to set up keyword alerts for your area or interests. That's how I came to find your post!

Again, welcome!