I'm brand new to BiggerPockets and just starting my journey to learn more about real estate investing.  Looking to connect with others both new and experienced.  Looking forward to connecting, learning and sharing wit...

@Sharon SeiterThere will be a FREE meeting next Thursday (October 20th) for experienced and newbie Investors, Landlords, Wholesalers and Flippers at Tommy's Pizza on Dublin-Granville between Sawmill and Riverside.

I am a Newbie located in New Orleans... 

Unfortunately, some people present REI as easy (TV) but forget to mention to newbie that it can also be costly. 

Welcome to the community @Kelly Garrison This BP free course would be great for newbies, you can watch it here https://www.biggerpockets.com/courses/a-beginners-introduction-to-real-estate-investing

In my opinion, Ohio has the best returns and is definitely advantageous for newbies looking to get their foot in the door.

Newbies are always optimistic lolTake into account market conditions in that area.If you go to Zillow, put in the address, scroll down to the tab "Neighborhood".It will tell you the "Market Temp" for that area. 

Hello, my name is Barclay Hallowell and am just getting started in REI. I spent 25 + years in residential construction operations making money for my bosses. Last builder I worked for closed up shop and a left me to f...

But I'm a newbie.

I'm a newbie in every way.