Advice on getting into investing

[Matt H.]

Hello everyone, 

I am new to biggerpockets and investing in general, would love some advice and look forward to contributing to the community in my own way. 

My wife and I live in the Boston area. Recently bought our first home in the area (owned other homes in the past in Central Florida) last year in Somerville. 

I have been working as a Real Estate accountant for the past decade and my wife as a Real Estate Paralegal in the past. Throughout our careers we have made some great contacts and gained experience that could be transferred into investing for ourselves. I have been speaking with an investor friendly Real Estate agent that we worked with on our primary residence along with a great attorney and contractor. Only issue is our funding and capital are short, especially after purchasing a home in a high cost area a year ago. 

What advice do you have for someone like myself? Someone who has the ear of a great team, experience in Real Estate but not much liquid cash outside of a savings account, retirement and home equity? 

Thank you very much in advance! 

[Matt H.]

@Rick Pozos Thanks for the reply Rick, I definitely could always do better in this department. We do some things well (Max out retirement accounts, emergency savings, etc...) but there is always room for improvement. 

@Dawn Brenengen Thank you again for the advice and vote of confidence. 

@Mike Hurney Mike if I am unable to make Tuesday's meeting I can assure you that I will make the one after. I will look out for you and introduce myself when there.