Newb in Baltimore, MD - sponge mode

[Nate L.]

Hello All!

I'm currently in what I call sponge mode - I'm trying to soak up all the knowledge I can before making my first deal. I'm reading books, listening to podcasts and talking with people I know in the industry. A few internet searched have led me to the BP podcasts and eventually the forums.

I'm interested in buy and hold, the BRRR strategy seems right up my alley, however I'm not trying to limit myself to one option.

I can't wait to meet you all!

Nate

[Nate L.]

First off, thank you all for being so welcoming. There's a lot to take in at the beginning. I'm curious as to how all of you started off. I feel like I'm also in the 'i don't know what I don't know' stage and I'm not sure what questions to ask first. So I'll ask a simple question - how did you begin, i.e., when did you know it was the right time to take the plunge into REI?