All Forum Posts by: Jason R.

Hi guys how's it going.

I'm from Long Island, about half an hour from NYC, and I want to start investing in real estate. I have money to spend, at least a half a million, and my family's business has 3 properties that are used for our own business and renting to other tenants. 

I'm looking to invest in buy and hold apartment units or office buildings - I'm not really sure what niche, and I don't know where to start! I've taken a few real estate investing classes so I do understand the basics of theory, but I really don't understand how I actually get started on things like researching markets, analyzing deals, deciding what niche to start with.

I'm fortunate that I have a decent amount of capital to spend, but I need some practice guidance on how to put all the textbook theory to practical use. How would I decide whether I should buy apartments in Brooklyn, or Stamford CT, or Hoboken etc. How would I decide whether I should try my hand in office buildings, apartment buildings, single apartments in the city. What markets are hot? How can I analyze deals?

I know this question is a bit ironic, but are there any practical books that serve as a guide. I've read commercial real estate textbooks which are great but offer so practical guidance on how to put the theory to use.

Thank you.

Thanks guys

Hi how're you doing.

I noticed there are over a hundred BiggerPocket Podcasts. I'm just getting into Real Estate Investing, and want to get a proper background on the terminology, the lingo, and just get a feel for everything so I can choose my path.

I was thinking about buying books, online courses, in person courses, and of course these Podcasts.

Just wanted your opinion, what would be the most structured way of getting a Real Estate education. I have no problem listening to hours upon hours of podcasts, but I don't want to waste precious time if there's a more efficient way of gaining my education.

What are your thoughts?

Thanks Joe, I appreciate the advice.

Hey guys. I have an Internet Marketing background so I'm certainly not going to buy these over hyped products that show the pictures of Ferraris and mansions - been there done that. I'm just looking for an A-Z guide that can help me understand real estate lingo, and real estate in general. The podcasts here are great, but aren't necessarily ordered at all. I'd like a structured education that I can spend time on, and when finished, can have a general understanding of real estate terminology, processes, etc.

Thanks,

-Jason

Thanks for the help guys! Much appreciated!

Hey guys how's it going? I'm looking to learn about investing in Real Estate, and was advised to check out BiggerPockets. I know there's SO much to learn, so can anybody point me in the right direction regarding where I can get a good foundation on understand the Real Estate process? Are there stickys or newbie guides for me to read?

Thanks,

-Jason