New To the Forum - NYU Student

[Dyllon G.]

Good Morning BiggerPockets,

My name is Dyllon Gibbs. I am student in the NYU Masters in Real Estate Development Program, starting my second semester at the end of the month. I am coming from a background in Urban Planning and environmental consulting. I am looking forward to learning anything and everything about RE investing and connecting with the bright minds on this forum. 

I can already tell there is a wealth of knowledge and information on this site, but I was hoping someone could provide guidance as I am just starting out and making the jump from the related field of Urban Planning. I know networking will be an important first step. Real estate investing is a fascinating concept, specifically multi-family real estate investing, but it seems like it is difficult to begin in New York City. I also have some connections in Atlanta and knowledge of that city as well. 

Any and all advice is greatly appreciated, I am really looking forward to becoming immersed in the world of real estate, working hard, and in the process finding financial freedom!

Dyllon