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.

You must take risks, but, ensure that they are calculated risks.Below are some links to get you started. http://www.biggerpockets.com/startherehttp://www.biggerpockets.com/ubghttp://www.biggerpockets.com/meetSetting up Keyword AlertsHow to Use @Mentions on BiggerPockets25 Tips for Real Estate SuccessLastly, 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.

Originally posted by @Dave Foster:@Joseph Quarto You've got a very nice "problem".  

I think as long as you are honest about what you know and what you don't know, and have a good energy, the people you meet will respect you.Also, I don't believe that I need to get something out of every single interaction I have with people in the industry (or life in general).

@Andre BarrowWelcome to BiggerPockets, a place to interact with a vibrant REI group, learn the real estate business and language at near zero cost.

We created this site for investors to find valuable information, and interact with other investors.

With money saved, after reading and increasing your REI educational level, you are feeling the urge to make the move and that's a good sign.Below are two useful links that will help you with your purchase.http://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2014/07/19... http://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2013/02/22...Lastly, 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.Good luck, best wishes and please give us an update when you snag that house hacking duplex.

@Dave Foster what if the SFR is currently owner occupied?

Ok, 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 SuccessREI can be very daunting, but, before you go searching for that 1st buy, please take a few minutes to bone up on the tips in link below.http://www.realestate.com/advice/buying-your-first-investment-property/ Lastly, 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.

You'll receive the bigger blessing of access to their lifetime of memories in those houses.Yeah, we have a solid rapport now, but I don't live in the house next door (it's a buy and hold), so I have limited chances to interact with them.