New Member from Los Angeles, California

[David Tipton]

Well, not brand new.  I've been around for almost a month, but never did the new member introduction thing.  I didn't see the value in it at first.  Having used the site for a little bit I see how important it can be.  Figured I should circle back around and say hello to everyone before it's too late.

I'm just starting out in real estate investing while working full time as an attorney. I'm particularly interested how I can apply my knowledge of the law to investing and property management.  The two seem to dovetail pretty well to me.  (Before you ask, I cannot give legal advice or barter my services, I'm working for the man and could get into some deep water, but I will try to give information and referrals if I can help.)

I still have yet to do my first deal.  I'm ultimately looking for buy and hold rentals but would like to get started in short-term flips to try and build a war chest.  The goal one day is to get into large multifamily units and commercial properties.

I'm currently working my way through the Bigger Pockets podcasts and reading as much as possible.  I like to help people and provide answers.  I am very much a "learn through teaching" kind of person, as counter intuitive as that sounds.  That said, I will definitely have a ton of questions in the coming months.

I also like beer and green apples.

[Linval T.]

@David Tipton

Welcome to the vibrant BP community. Your time here will be well spent.

It's never too late to do an intro. However, since you expressed an interest in buy and hold as well as flips, I added the links below for your perusal.

http://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2013/01/04/how-to-rent-your-house/ (house rental guide)

http://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2013/02/22/buying-rental-property/ (how to buy a rental property)

http://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2014/01/07/flipping-houses/ (step by step guide to flips)

Now that you have made the move, below are some links that will help with the navigation of the site.

• http://www.biggerpockets.com/starthere
• http://www.biggerpockets.com/meet
• https://www.biggerpockets.com/alerts
• How to Use @Mentions on BiggerPockets
• https://www.biggerpockets.com/rules
• https://www.biggerpockets.com/invites
• https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/categories

https://www.udemy.com/biggerpockets-real-estate-investing-course/ (video with 64 lectures and approx 6hrs of material)

https://www.biggerpockets.com/real-estate-investing (Ultimate beginner's guide to REI)

Before your 1st purchase, please ensure you visit the below link for some tips.

https://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2014/12/19/real-estate-investing-success-smart-tips/

REI books suggested by BPers

https://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2015/11/13/7-real-estate-books-beginner-investors/ (7 absolute must read books for beginner REIs)

http://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2013/04/14/best-real-estate-books/?utm_source=search&utm_medium=internal&utm_campaign=books (books recommended by BPers)

Simply, bone up on the areas that you need to expand knowledge in such as, Forums, Marketplace, Learn, Network, Analyze and Resources.

Continue to feast on the Podcasts, #askbp Podcasts, blogs and webinars

Lastly, this site thrives on interactions and as such we encourage two way exchanges and look forward to educational, thought provoking ideas relevant to REI.