I recently found this site and am excited to read and learn all I can to get going on my goals this year! 

I've just come across information that is concerning to say the least.

I have taken one "Guru" course on real estate investing about two years ago and have recently found Bigger Pockets and have been working my way through the podcasts.

(I knew going in one friend was not going to contribute anything but capital then ride our coat tails for the investment payoff, however went ahead and did the deal knowing I wouldnt have it without including him {he was the connection to the person we redeemed the property from} - we are still friends - I've just laid down the law if he invests with me again - he's putting in majority of the capital and we will talk about equity splits - he wants to invest with me again and agrees to changing the setup)Bought the house for $60k - invested appx $40k including holding costs - taxes, ins, utilities permits etc, (purchased August 2014 - finished rehab beg March 2015 - tenants moved in May 1 2015 - rented for $1495/mo.  

I've just seen my landlords have to put the sign back up every single summer when all the students go home, whereas other renters might stay longer??

I've just downloaded the beginner's guide and will be reading it soon.

I've just located and filled out the application for the Western New York REI club.

I have been studying real estate since (haven't had much time or capital) and I've recently found a partner who is interested in starting REI in Jacksonville.

Bigger Pockets has already paid dividends in all the wealth of knowledge and resources they have to offer, including the warm introduction I've just received.

I've just joined the BP community.