Newbie from Maryland

[Ayana Koday]

Hello! My name is Ayana. I'm a natural information seeker and trial -n- error entrepreneur in the beginning of starting a real estate journey. I'm entering this with the idea to become financially independent and have a healthy work life balance one day. 

Originally, I'm from Phoenix but I have been Balto/ MoCo/ NW DC/ NoVa area for more than a decade.

So far, I have learned that I am great at matching sellers with buyer and vice versa. I'd like to learn the ropes and perhaps start off small and offer specialty services of research and "connecting the dots" to ideally partner on JV deals. But aside from that, I'm a creative and a natural data guru so I am really interested in all options and ideas - very excited. I think BiggerPockets is a great platform to network with others.

Thanks again for reading :)

[Brandon L.]

Hello! @Ayana Koday

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 :)