Check my greatwestproperties blog if you want that story.That or etransfer.

The blog posts were different in the beginning and my scraper couldn't pull from the older episodes.

I would suggest using the forums and blogs to learn as much as you can while you save. use your time to network and hopefully find someone willing to let you work through a deal with them. then once you have a decent reserve, try to make something happen.

Good luck and keep blogging how that goes and share your lesson learned?

I have been talking to a few individuals in similar circumstances, and that was their general feel too..... until I stated 'educating' them about the potential benefits of it :-) , partially trough sharing posts and blogs from here at BP!

I have been a buy and hold investor for the past eight years, but since stumbling onto the blog/podcast I am wondering if it is time to sell and purchase 1 or 2 new investment properties. 

Does their syndicator follow the rules spelled out in this article: https://www.biggerpockets.com/blogs/10850/75569-ca...Best!

A lot of forum members are very knowledgeable in their respective fields related to real estate investing, whether that is real estate sales, wholesaling, flipping, rentals, lending, self-directed IRA and Solo 401k investing, or tax and legal guidance.Discounts on some products and services are offered to BP members: https://www.biggerpockets.com/perks/proIf you haven’t been to it already, you might want to check out the BP blog: https://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/The site has quite a few tools that can be helpful for new members.

It's just common sense, but sometimes you just need to read it.http://www.littlethingsmatter.com/blog/2010/02/17/...https://sajigroup.com/law-of-magnetism/I'll leave you with these words from John Maxwell (I believe): What determines if you attract people with your desired qualities is not what you want, it is who you are, that is how the Law of Magnetism works.

@Brandon StarrWelcome to BP, and congratulations on making the decision to invest in your future via real estate.I have written a few blog posts that may help you get started here on BP, and with your investing.