All Forum Posts by: Chad Offerdahl

@James Charles Congrats! It took me two years to get through step 2! You're on your way to being in great financial shape! Let me know if you need anything else. I'm happy to help!

Bigger Pockets has a (Beta) Lead Manager. See if this works for you. I just started using it and so far I like it!

https://www.biggerpockets.com/lead-manager/overview

I'm a huge Dave Ramsey fan. I followed his seven baby steps and still write a budget every month. I would say the answer to your question depends on your financial situation and your personal goals. When I first decided to become an investor I thought I would buy every property with cash. After learning the business better I realized the power of creative financing. 

I would recommend at least getting through baby step 3 before starting to invest in real estate.

Thank you everyone for your words for encouragement! I'm closing in on my first deal (hopefully)!

@JJ Buckner I haven't necessarily determined a specific area (I know I need to).  I'm just analyzing as many deals as possible to better learn how to do it. I'm ready to pull the trigger as soon as I find the right deal! Excited!

This website is full of great resources. I've found the weekly webinars very helpful and encouraging. 

www.biggerpockets.com/webinar 

Good luck to you!

@Dan Krupa, I am looking to buy and hold. My purpose for investing in real estate is to build wealth (and make some money along the way!).

I just signed up for the next MAREI meet up. Thank you for your advice!

Welcome to Bigger Pockets! I wish you well on your REI journey!

Welcome to BP! I'm pretty new here myself so I'm not much help to you at this point. I wish you well on your path to financial freedom!

Check out this link. Hope this helps!

www.biggerpockets.com/books

Welcome to Bigger Pockets! I'm new as well! BP has already been a huge resource for me. 

Best of luck to you on your real estate journey!