Newbie from Miami area

[Philip Seifert]

Hello everyone,

I'm new to the forums, but I've been with biggerpockets for quite some time. For the last two years I've been listening to the podcast (which, by the way is genius! Keep up the good work Josh and Brandon!) and have been reading forum posts and the blogs. I bought some of the books that were recommended on the podcast (again, genius!) and I think this website is unique. 

A little bit about myself: Originally from Germany, I met my wife while I was volunteering abroad and after some long distance we married and I moved to South Florida where she was living. I moved to the states in 2012 and have been busy with my Masters until recently. 

Since I discovered real estate I've always had it in the back of my mind and even though I haven't gotten active yet, I think it's the way to go and it is something I plan to pursue more actively in the future. 

Even though Miami inspires the ideas of real estate - seeing houses appreciate greatly in a short amount of time I'm not sure it's the best place to start in this area. Miami has incredible luxury real estate with apartments on the beach going for millions, but it's an expensive niche.