Thank you for your kind and encouraging words.

I'd encourage you to reach out to more experienced investors in your area!

Hey Everyone,I realized that I never did a formal introduction post to BP but have done some forum posts and wanted to give a quick thanks to all of those before me posting great content and encouraging me to really start using BP.A little bit about me - I am a licensed real estate broker in California, currently based out of San Mateo.

Thank You Very Much Steve for your encouragement!

I am sure you will find something to take away from the discussion chain.https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/49/topics/178...Also, now that you have taken your initial step, below are some quick links to get engaged. http://www.biggerpockets.com/starthere http://www.biggerpockets.com/ubg http://www.biggerpockets.com/meet Setting up Keyword Alerts How to Use @Mentions on BiggerPockets 25 Tips for Real Estate Success However, this site thrives on interactions and as such we encourage two way exchanges and look forward to educational and thought provoking ideas relevant to REI.

Now, you simply have to work on the other elements to progress your REI pursuit.Below, are some quick links to get engaged. http://www.biggerpockets.com/startherehttp://www.biggerpockets.com/meet Setting up Keyword Alerts How to Use @Mentions on BiggerPockets However, this site thrives on interactions and as such we encourage two way exchanges and look forward to educational and thought provoking ideas relevant to REI.

@Seth Teel@Greg H. both have excellent points, I would encourage you to scrub through their posts and learn from them

I read posts about wholesalers who take 9 / 12 months to get their first deal closed . . . take encouragement, in that it WILL happen. 

welcome to BP Benjamin, I haven't been a part of this community for very long but everyone I've met has been so helpful and encouraging.

Now, you simply have to work on the other elements to progress your REI pursuit.Ok, you have taken your initial step and below are some quick links to get engaged. http://www.biggerpockets.com/starthere http://www.biggerpockets.com/ubg http://www.biggerpockets.com/meet Setting up Keyword Alerts How to Use @Mentions on BiggerPockets 25 Tips for Real Estate Success However, this site thrives on interactions and as such we encourage two way exchanges and look forward to educational and thought provoking ideas relevant to REI.