New to BP and All Alone

[John Tyler]

Hi, I'm quite new to the BiggerPockets community and real estate investing, in general. I've been listening to the podcasts and webinars, and I hear over and over that I need to "build relationships," "make friends," and "bring value." I'm hoping to do just that with this forum.

About me.

I'm currently living in downtown Miami, FL as a sushi chef. I grew up in Fayetteville, AR, but had to get to an ocean; hence the Miami move. I've been studying real estate for the past several months, i.e. reading books, podcasts, networking. And I feel as though I have a semisolid grip on how to go about purchasing my first property. I've been searching sites like Trulia and Zillow and speaking to real estate agents from my hometown about properties to invest in. The largest hurdle I face, at the moment, is funding the deals I find. Other than that, I'm willing to work hard to find deals and not only make myself money, but make money for those that help me. I hold one of the highest convictions of supporting those that support me.

So let's get to know one another. I would love to hear about your experiences, dreams, struggles, and literally anything else (real estate or not). And please leave the small talk to a minimum. I legitimately want to know the real you. Looking forward to meeting new people!