Rookie Real-Estate Investor who's Lost in the Sauce

[Michael Hanks]

Hi Bigger Pockets World! 

My name is Mike and I am completely new to this 'world' and very excited to have found. Like many others, I am starting out with the stereotypical path: Have a Fiance, Bought a Personal Home (and a Cool Dog) then Life was fantastic! 

Until... I read Rich Dad Poor Dad and woke up from my day dream! Now I want to learn as much as I can and get my hands into this game. Owning a home is fun but it isn't as fun when I am paying my own rent. 

So, Does anyone here have any place for a VERY new, rookie real estate guy to start? Living in MA but traveling to all New England and New York (Upstate) areas often for work; figured to may be a way to know these markets? But honestly I am not sure what I am looking at to evaluate the market/neighborhoods. 

Anyways happy to be here and excited to sponge up some knowledge!