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All Forum Posts by: Cody Dirlam

Cody Dirlam has started 1 posts and replied 2 times.

Post: What are a few recommended books for beginners

Cody DirlamPosted
  • Honesdale, PA
  • Posts 2
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I agree with Felipe. At the end of each podcast, Brandon and Josh ask their guest about favorite real estate books and business books. After listening to a few, you'll notice that a lot of the guests mention the same books. I've been picking the most mentioned books and giving them a read. So far, so good!

Post: Just about to graduate! Full time job lined up and want to invest

Cody DirlamPosted
  • Honesdale, PA
  • Posts 2
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Hey everyone! My name is Cody Dirlam and I am about to graduate college with a BS in Chemical Engineering. During an internship that I had this summer, I ran across a very influential engineer that sparked my interest in Real Estate. I've been reading ever since and just started to get into BP! 

Upon graduation, I have a well paying job lined up, and for the first time in my life, I will have an "excess" of money! Woohoo. I plan to take a set portion of my income from each check and put it into an investment account. I am leaning toward buy and hold style investing but am open to suggestions. Any advice on how much I should save up before diving in?

Also, having experienced renting in a college town for the past 4 years, and especially in State College, Pa, I've noticed how difficult it is to find housing. It seems that every house on the market gets rented because there are so many students. I know that area well and feel like it is a good place to start. However, there are many problems that come with renting to college kids in a "party town." Any advice?