Newbie from San Pedro, CA

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Hello Everyone!

My name is Sandy and I am new to investing. I have been doing some reading here on BiggerPockets for a while, but I needed to officially introduce myself!

My husband and I are currently purchasing a duplex in Texas with the help of Jeff Brown, as we are trying to grow our retirement portfolio.

I am currently reading everything I can get my hands on, as well as starting to attend more FIBI meetings in my area. I am interested in having my own investing business, so that I can use the proceeds to further fund other areas of our retirement plan. I need to find my niche, so that I can concentrate on getting mentors in that area. Right now I am looking at more information on flipping, as well as mobile homes. They both interest me, but I need to see what will work the best for me and the area here in Southern California, so I'm still doing lots of reading and will be asking questions at the meetings I attend.

I've been reading the new guide that BiggerPockets recently posted (Ultimate Beginner's Guide to Real Estate Investing) and that's been great, as well as all the great resources here. If there's anyone who's local to my area (San Pedro, CA) and would like to talk, I'd love to buy you a coffee at a local Starbucks office. :)

Thank you to everyone who contributes to all of this wonderful information here on BiggerPockets! You guys and gals are all fantastic!

Sandy