Eventual Realtor & Aspiring Investor -- Providence, Rhode Island

[John Devereaux]

Hi BP Community,

I was blessed to stumble upon the biggerpockets podcast about 4 months ago. I always knew I had interest in real estate but didn't know the right steps to begin my journey. After getting hooked on the podcast I have not stopped reading and listening to podcasts/audio books about real estate every day.

I am from the greater Providence area. I am currently taking my my pre-license courses and my expected date to have my license will be toward the end of April. I really want to learn the Rhode Island market and the industry in general before diving into my first property. I am a firm believer in being educated before making big financial decisions.

I want to buy my first property sometime between the Winter and Spring of 2016. I am looking for a multi-family home as my first investment property. I also became aware of the "Ocean State Grad Grant" program which I am eligible to receive up to $7,000 toward my down payment of my first purchased home. There are some drawbacks to using it but the pros seem to outweigh the cons. Also, as a great coincidence, I just learned tonight that there is a Rhode Island Real Estate Investment Group out of Warwick that is meeting as I am writing this. I have already put in my Calendar the next meeting on April 21st. 

I would love to network with some like-minded people who can collaborate toward a common goal. I am a highly energetic and motivated individual that believes that we all have a student AND teacher inside of us. We all have something to offer. I look forward to meeting you!