Newbie from Syracuse / Albany, NY

[Todd Konifka]

Hello everyone! My name is Todd Konifka and I am a newbie to realestate investing and BiggerPockets, although i have been running through the Forums for a few weeks now. I am currently deployed overseas but I plan on starting my REI buisness when i get home with a multifamily owner occupy. I was hoping to focus on Buy and Hold properties to rent out and establish passive income as well as flips and wholesales with proper instruction and guidance. I am a civil engineer in the Airforce but i have always been interested in realestate and I think it is time i started to make a transition to something I see as being a possible passion instead of a job. Any advice or help is always appreciated. Thanks for your time!

[Paul Timmins]

@Todd Konifka 

Welcome. Thanks for your service. A buddy closed several deals including a 242 unit while deployed.

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. You can begin by phone.

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