Young and trying to network / research / learn - South Florida

[Richard Burke]

Hello everyone, my name is Rich. I have no experience in real estate investing but I am here to learn with hopes that I can avoid unnecessary (and COSTLY!) mistakes.

I'm a 24 year old working ''professional''. I will be relocating to Broward county, Florida in the next month (already accepted job offer).

I've joined this community for an opportunity to network with other investors/ landlords and I am always happy to hear advice from those who have been in my place.

Currently I am reading Robert Irwin's book "How to Get Started in Real Estate Investing". I am also doing research online (taken with a grain of salt).

I am not anticipating any home purchases during 2016 (I would like to keep saving for a down payment / keep learning).

I am excited for all of the potential that awaits! 

I am fairly interested in multi-family properties (duplex, triplex etc.) as I could live in one unit, and rent any others. However I have read about the cons of this as well.

*Fine print* I am not asking for a mentor in this post

[Brandon Turner]

Hey @Richard Burke Welcome to the site! Definitely start jumping into the community here! You should check out the weekly BiggerPockets Webinar hosted by yours truly! They’re fun!

[John O'Leary]

Welcome to BP, @Richard Burke!

It is great to have you on the site! One of the best things you can do is team up with an experienced investor to help you gain some experience in investing. Try networking at your local REIAs. Good luck!

[Nicole B.]

Welcome @Richard Burke!

I am new to investing as well.  I find that answering posts on here, watching podcasts and reading blogs can be extremely helpful.  I found some local real estate investors meetings from the site called "meet-up".  I suggest you sign up for that and join some local groups.  Networking with other real estate investors is very important if you want to be successful.