Hello from Hampton Roads, VA!

[Carl Scott]

Hello BPers,

Just wanted to introduce myself to the community! By day, I am a software developer, but for the past year or so I have been diving in to all things real estate with goals for short-term (flips) and long-term (rents) real estate investing. I am currently targeting Hampton Roads (where I live ... well, Williamsburg, which is debatably part of HR) and Richmond, my hometown. I currently rent one SFH that I sort of fell into, and have a goal of expanding that portfolio by at least one in 2018!

While I am relatively inexperienced in the real estate investing realm, quite a few of my family members have some experience ranging from dabbling to fully immersed, so I have soaked up some things along the way. That said, I am always looking to learn and network locally with investors, resources, and in between and help out others where I can.

I'm excited to continue to grow with this community and look forward to hearing from, learning from, and networking with you all!

[Brandon L.]

Hello! @Carl Scott

Welcome to BP, and congratulations on making the decision to invest in your future via real estate.

I have written a few blog posts that may help you get started here on BP, and with your investing. Please click on the links, give them a read, and share your thoughts in the comments.

First is a post that I feel will help not get overwhelmed with the amount of info that is here on BP:

https://www.biggerpockets.com/blogs/5868/52761-the-simple-guide-to-getting-started-on-bp

The second is a post that will help get you focused with your real estate investing goals:

https://www.biggerpockets.com/blogs/5868/52743-im-new-to-bp-any-advice-would-be-appriciated

The last one is a post that will help you choose an “investor friendly” real estate agent. There are many agents out there, but it’s important to choose the right one.

https://www.biggerpockets.com/blogs/5868/52724-im-new-to-investing-how-do-i-find-an-investor-friendly-agent

I love answering questions if you have any! Good Luck :)