Just Starting (Newbie) from Davenport , IA | Quad Cities

[Jesse Clark]

I've been burning through books, podcasts, and YouTube for a couple of months now. Trying to learn as much as possible. Started getting financials in place and ready to start in REI. Signed up for an account when I bought a couple of the books, but recently jumped in to the forums.

I am from Davenport, IA and have been looking around the Quad cities and surrounding area market. I have been working as a software developer for the past 10 years, and have been looking for additional passive income. My goal would be to eventually only work as a consultant part time while a majority of income coming from REI. To start out my goal is to begin with SFH's near a local university. I currently live close to a University and have been thinking of moving and turning my current home into a Rental. Next step is running the numbers through one of the calculators to see if its even feasible.

Jumped on the site today and saw that a local group meets every once and awhile, organized by @ShawnF32. I plan to go to the next meeting. Just missed yesterdays meeting.

It's nice to see users and even podcast guests are investing locally. It shows there are definitely opportunities in my home town. 

[Brandon L.]

Hello! @Jesse Clark

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 :)