Hello from Cary, North Carolina

[Mona V.]

Hi All, My name is Nirbhee Verma, pretty much a newbie to real estate investing. I have a full time job as a Computer Engineer, I love my job, but I am also looking to learn and invest in other areas which interest me - like real estate. I currently own two properties and I have made some mistakes in the process :) equipped with half knowledge. 

I went to my local investor club meeting and came learned about BiggerPockets from one of the experienced investor I was talking to. I am hoping to expand my portfolio to include more rental properties (single family or multifamily) and not make the same mistakes again :). I joined BiggerPockets to learn, educate myself and also be a part of the community of the people with similar interests.

Thanks for reading and have a great day!!!

[Paul Timmins]

@Mona V. 

Welcome. Time to build the foundation 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.

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 100 past ones to catch up on.

Two Great reads, I bought both J. Scott The Book on Flipping Houses,The Book on Estimating ReHab Costshttp://www.biggerpockets.com/flippingbook

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 all the cash buyers (rehabbers) you will need.

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