All Forum Posts by: Keri S.

Welcome to the world of REI @Keri S. Come on out to the Atlanta REIA meeting this coming Monday. It is going to be pretty good. Look out for me there. This will also be a great place to make some good connections with investors, wholesalers and learn what you need to know.

@Keri S.

Welcome to the vibrant BP community. Your time here will be well spent.

You mentioned financial and time freedom and I added podcast #151 in case you have not listened to it yet, which talks about this in detail.

Also, since your interest lies in rentals, I added the below links for your review.

https://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2015/03/27/financing-options-rental-property-guide/ (financing options for rentals)

https://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2014/03/06/bp-podcast-060-serge-shukhat/ (0-68 rentals in 4 years)

http://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2013/01/04/how-to-rent-your-house/ (house rental guide)

http://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2013/02/22/buying-rental-property/ (how to buy a rental property)

Now that you have made the move, below are some links that will help with the navigation of the site.

• http://www.biggerpockets.com/starthere
• http://www.biggerpockets.com/meet
• https://www.biggerpockets.com/alerts
• How to Use @Mentions on BiggerPockets
• https://www.biggerpockets.com/rules
• https://www.biggerpockets.com/terms
• https://www.biggerpockets.com/invites
• https://www.biggerpockets.com/perks
• https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/categories

https://www.biggerpockets.com/courses/a-beginners-introduction-to-real-estate-investing (video courses)

https://www.biggerpockets.com/real-estate-investing (Ultimate beginner's guide to REI)

Before your 1st purchase, please ensure you visit the below link for some tips.

https://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2014/12/19/real-estate-investing-success-smart-tips/

REI books suggested by BPers

https://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2015/11/13/7-real-estate-books-beginner-investors/ (7 absolute must read books for beginner REIs)

http://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2013/04/14/best-real-estate-books/?utm_source=search&utm_medium=internal&utm_campaign=books (books recommended by BPers)

Simply, bone up on the areas that you need to expand knowledge in such as, Forums, Marketplace, Learn, Network, Analyze and Resources.

Feast on the Podcasts, #askbp Podcasts, blogs and webinars

Lastly, this site thrives on interactions and as such we encourage two way exchanges and look forward to educational, thought provoking ideas relevant to REI.

@Keri S. I started doing this with my primary home. My mortgage is 1300 and I was making 4K gross after paying miscellaneous and mortgage, with only 12 days rented for the month. My minimum stay is 3 days. For me it is an in between of flipping and holding 

Hey @Keri S.

Im also in the Metro Atlanta area,  I'm an investor and developer, been investing in Atlanta since 2004,  let me know if you have any questions, maybe I can help.  wish you the best

Keri S. I am working on number 2 in college park. My philosophy is buy hold and turn into short term vacation rentals.

Hey Keri I'm also in ATL area. Nice to meet you