Hello!!! Newbie from Maryland

[Chioma Harris]

Hi everyone, my name is Chioma and I am new to real estate investing scene. I am currently a PA and would like to focus on the BRRR strategy. I am interested in the Maryland, D.C and Virginia areas. I have been lurking around on the bigger pockets forums for a while and decided to join the community. I am here to soak up all the information I can receive from this community as well as make connections. With rei, my goal is to achieve financial freedom but also acquire all the knowledge I can so I can be able to help others in my community. I've been to a couple of meetups in my area but they ended being groups trying to sell me their products. If you happen to know of any in the area, I would gladly take suggestions. Feel free to reach out to connect. Thanks.

[Solomon Morris]

@Chioma Harris @Ika Sargeant welcome to the area. The DC/MD/VA network is pretty tight and extremely active here on the forum. If you both are still searching for a meetup, @Russell Brazil and @Kevin Leahy started their own in DC proper which I thought was one of the better gatherings of active investors, agents, lenders etc in the area.  Check the events page. No pitching or awkwardness.. Just a solid opportunity to learn from heavy-hitters and extensive time to network.