​ Introduction

[Edson Cortes]

Hello Bigger Pockets community! My name is Eddie and I'm a newbie to BP and REI. I live in the N. Virginia area, just outside of Washington DC and my day job is currently in the IT field, however my end goal is to eventually build up a portfolio of B&H rental properties that will allow me to replace my day job's income with the cash flow. Right now, in the beginning stages, I'm interested in learning as much as I can about any facet of REI (wholesale, notes, etc) and like many others have been scouring the BP forums for all the info I can retain.

I've also been looking into joining a local REIA, and noticed that there are a few different groups in the DC/MD/VA area. I was wondering if there were any opinions out there on any of these local REIA groups in my area? Should I pick the closest one? Join multiple REIA's? Any BP member's in the DC / N. Va area have a better experience at one more than another?

[Edson Cortes]

Thanks @Mindy Jensen !  Funny thing is that I actually started listening to the podcasts first, and that was what actually brought me the site.  They're also a great source of information