Hello from Western Mass

[Ray Rex]

I am relatively new to the real estate investing game with only a few deals under my belt.  I have a little experience with rentals (currently living in my 2nd rental, a two family) and about to buy another.  I am looking for any guidance available as to how to get the ball rolling with rentals and even fix and flips.  I have really enjoyed reading the amazing amount of information on BP and I am looking forward to helping others with my experience and ideas.  I hope everyone had a great summer, but I am surely looking forward to that beautiful fall weather.  

[Shaun Reilly]

Hi Ray, welcome to BP.

This is a great place to learn. Make sure to listen to all the BP podcasts, read the articles on the main blog and be active in these forums to learn a ton very quickly about any topic in real estate you want to know more about.

This is also a great place to meet people that can be assets to your business. Lots of great connections all over but we also have a very strong and active contingent here in MA on here so make sure to find them (Set up some keyword alerts to find out about local topics) and get connected.

Besides doing that on here make sure to get out to some of the many local investor events we have. Out your way make sure to check out the Western Mass REIA out around Springfield. Not that much else that is that close but if you want to get out to more check out the Black Diamond meeting in Worcester. Tons more stuff when you get closer to Boston.