Brand new real estate investor.

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Quote from @David Treat: What comes next in real estate now that Trump is in?

Multi-family real estate is something I am planning on doing after I graduate college and eventually full-time. 

Have a steady 9-5 job but looking to branch into real estate investing as well. 

California does not recognize Real Estate Professional (REP) status, but you can still claim it on your federal taxes if you qualify.

Hey Tanner, welcome to the BP community and congrats on your wedding and new journey into real estate!

Try not to get overwhelmed as there’s a lot of information on BP and many avenues within real estate investing.When I was starting out, I was interested in so many strategies, but I discovered that I did my best when I focused on one or two and really built my knowledge around them.

Would going to local real estate meet ups be the best way to find potential investors I could partner with?

To thrive in real estate investing, you must maintain a firm grip on your finances.