Real Estate Super Newbie

[Nathan Ashram]

Hello Everyone

First of all, very excited to be here. This is amazing place with tons of info, (also a bit overwhelming), so just wanted to say thank you all. 

Week and a half ago I decided to become an RE agent, so I started collect info online and discovered a fantastic, exciting uplifting world of investing (so fired up) so I started to do what everyones doing - Overloading my brain with videos, blogs, podcast, books ( Just finished the Bob chapter in Brandon Turner book - Investing In RE with No (and low) ...) and Created my first year plan. (working on 5 ... ) 

Anyway, I'm very interested in start creating income using lease option method, I feel its the most effective method for me at this point. 

Before I'm starting to call all the craigslist listings in my area, Any advices or guidelines to follow? Tips of what to look for as a newbie (properties that easier to deal with)? 

Any article/blog/answer about meeting with the seller after the cold call? closing method? 

is a lease option form is a standard for all states? 

Should I have a layer or its a very simple process? 

If theres really important info that I haven't asked about (since I don't know yet what to ask) I'll appreciate the adding. 

Btw, Any Investors from The Rockland county, NY area that can share or explain a bit about the market here?

Any special instruction to know?

Thank you all

Nathan 

[Brandon L.]

Hello! @Nathan Ashram

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 :)