Joining BiggerPockets is a fantastic first step – it’s where so many great real estate journeys start.

I'm eager to learn the ropes, connect with experienced investors, and contribute to this fantastic community.A little about me:- Location: Bellevue , PA-Focus: Real estate wholesaling, with a long-term goal of building a portfolio of rental properties.- Background: Took some real estate classes before but really a lot of self learning on creative financing - Current Goal:To close my first wholesale deal within the next few months by learning from seasoned investors and applying proven strategies.I'm here to absorb as much knowledge as possible, so if you have any tips or resources, I’m all ears!

House hacking is a fantastic way to start building wealth while minimizing risk.

The learning videos are fantastic. 

Detroit seems like a fantastic market with all the ongoing development and investment.

@Lauren Merendino Hey, a dream WITH a plan is fantastic! 

Thanks Greg, this was fantastic advice, and similar to what the plumber that came out said. 

Often times, there's houses or land worth $500k listed with an opening bid of $30k which is a fantastic deal; however, if you were to win the auction, there may be multiple liens and $100s of thousands of hidden fees that you have to pay at once (based on what I read online).

Here’s to a fantastic year ahead!

Wishing everyone a fantastic start to the New Year!