Newbie from Massachusetts

[Ryan Leshinski]

I am 22 years old and just getting started in real estate investing. I have been interested in it for a while but just recently started researching it. I found Bigger Pockets through google and am so glad I did! I have already listened to 40+ podcasts while at work and read through many blog posts and articles. I currently drive a truck full time and drive a forklift part time. I look forward to networking with everyone I can on here and taking the leap into real estate investing! 

[Shaun Reilly]

Hi Ryan, 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.  You should definitely check out the Black Diamond meeting in Worcester (alternates every other month with their Waltham location, this is a Worcester month) as it is the closest but also probably the best event around.  Lots of other options if you want to come east.