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Learning What I Can in 2016
A partner and I intend to form an LLC and make our first purchase together by January 2017. I'm learning as much as possible in 2016 to be able to find those great opportunities.
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Welcome to the vibrant BP community. Ok, now that you have taken your initial step, below are some quick links to get engaged.
Below, are some links to review prior to embarking on your 1st purchase.
https://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2015/05/26/real-estate-financing/ (RE financing)
https://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2015/03/27/financing-options-rental-property-guide/ (financing options for rentals)
https://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2014/03/06/bp-podcast-060-serge-shukhat/ (0-68 rentals in 4 years)
https://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2014/08/02/passive-real-estate-investing/ (slowly building wealth through passive investing)
https://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2015/09/30/bought-rehabbed-rented-refinanced-14-properties/ (BRRRR explained)
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/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/terms
- https://www.biggerpockets.com/invites
- https://www.biggerpockets.com/perks
- https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/categories
- https://www.biggerpockets.com/rei/glossary/
https://www.biggerpockets.com/courses/a-beginners-introduction-to-real-estate-investing (video courses)
https://www.biggerpockets.com/real-estate-investing (Ultimate beginner's guide to REI)
REI can be very daunting, but, before you go searching for that 1st buy, please take a few minutes to bone up on the tips in link below.
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 REI)
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.
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 and thought provoking ideas relevant to REI.