New Member from Dallas, TX

[Geoffrey Giannone]

Hey BiggerPockets Community! I am completely new to the real estate investing arena, but after hearing about BiggerPockets and checking out the podcasts I have been very interested. My main interest is in rental properties. I'm not looking to jump into any investments for about a year while I learn and build up some savings, but I want to spend that time getting to know the industry and understand the housing market up here in north Texas. 

I am also looking for suggestions on where to go to network up here in the DFW metroplex. Also if anyone has suggestions on how I should go about learning the market up here, whether that be speaking to realtors, going to open houses, etc. I'd be happy to hear them.

Thanks in advance and I am happy to be here!

[Andrew Postell]

@Geoffrey Giannone Several of these will have similar names but they are different. And these are the groups that I feel comfortable recommending. Several groups in DFW will try very hard to sell you things if you attend. Some are like $20,000. These are not that.

DFW REI Club – – meet about 50 times per year. Lots of different topics and a very friendly group.

DFW Mid Cities REIA - - meets each month and is completely free. Usually free food and free drinks.

DFW REI Network Investing Meetup - - Started in Bigger Pockets this group meets once per month and has a NO GURU SALES allowed rule. Just straight information and super friendly atmosphere.

AREA Real Estate Investing Group – https://www.meetup.com/realestate-445/ - Meets once per month and is usually well attended