Determined Newbie Here!

[Marisa Faulkner]

Hey BP!

I am currently working to become a real estate investor. I came across Bigger Pockets and was instantly intrigued, not only by the way they explained real estate investing to a newbie, but by the challenge it can create creatively and mentally. I fell in love with the fact that I could be a huge asset to my community by creating more affordable housing opportunities and that is what drives me to continue on with this career path.
I am actively working on raising my credit score and my personal savings so that I can get a head start on financing. I have also signed up to receive email alerts on houses that become available in the market.
I am anxious and ready to begin pursuing this goal, starting with my grandmothers house. She is currently behind on her mortgage (she also plans to move out within the next year) and my wish is to help pay it off in some way, obtain her house and rent it out. After that, I would like to flip and possibly manage multi-family homes, single family homes and apartments.

Any help/advice that could help me along this journey (especially when it comes to financing) is welcome and appreciated!
Thanks so much BP for this outlet and loads of information, I wish nothing but success for us all!

[Marisa Faulkner]

@Allan Bishop Jr. Hey Allan! Thank you for saying that.  I'm a strong believer in keeping your people first and while the goal is to be able to have financial freedom so that I can travel around the world, I want to be able to make sure that I take care of home first and give back.

I found a meetup in the next couple weeks actually and I am so excited to attend and network!

I will check out the books regarding financing with low/no money down for sure.  The calculator was WAY less complicated than I thought it was going to be so that was a relief.  

Taking this advice today! Thanks again!