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New aspire investor in Boston, MA
Hey everyone,
My name is Drew Greene and I am looking to get started in real estate investing as a way of replacing my income over time so that my Wife and I have the freedom to enjoy life the way we really want, traveling and working projects we're passionate about.
I am studying business with a focus on Entrepreneurship and Supply Chain Management at Northeastern University. However, I'm currently in a full-time internship with Wayfair Inc. as an Assistant Project Manager. Before school, I served 5 years in the United State Marine Corps as a Light Armored Vehicle Crewman with two deployments to Afghanistan.
I don't have any formal background in real estate, though I have always had a love for architecture. Like many young investors, I picked up Rich Dad, Poor Dad around the time I left the Marine Corps and got very excited about the idea of investing in real estate, but I couldn't really see my path to get started. A few years later and wiser, my wife and I are now looking to buy our first multi-unit property and become live in landlords instead of renting like we have to so long.
I've listened to a lot of episode of the podcast over the last few years but because I didn't see what I could invest I never came to the forum. I'm here now because we are ready to take the leap and I want to learn more about real estate investing and I want to get to know more people with this same passion.
I'm really excited to be here, I really feel like this is part of my commitment to our goals. Looking forward to getting to know you all.
-Drew A. Greene
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Hello! @Drew Greene
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.
I love answering questions if you have any! Good Luck :)