I will be attending the East Bay BP Meetup next Thursday and look forward to meeting other members.My background is in IT and after more than 18 years I have decided to begin investing and turn my passion for real estate into a full-time occupation.My plan is to begin with a fix and flip strategy primarily on SFR in the Bay Area - Oakland, Vallejo, Richmond, Antioch, Pittsburg, etc. and then once I've gained experience I intend to invest in the hot markets outside of California such as Memphis, Indianapolis and Jacksonville.I will be taking the real estate licensee exam next week and I'm looking for a broker that works primarily with investors who could potentially be a mentor as well.Thank You!

Curt-Yea thats the plan, a little nervous just starting out but If I can keep this passion going forward I'll be ok.Pete-Thanks I will do that ASAP!

Still have a passion for RE then just hand it over to PM.

If you present yourself correctly and you show true knowledge and passion for you craft you will succeed.

Ambition, passion, drive and a little luck will bring success.We have properties in Riverview, FL and Barrie, ON.

Oftentimes, they will happily take a volunteer in exchange for teaching the business (not always, but often).In terms of proof, what will most convince them is passion, integrity and reliability.

I still have the unbridled passion for it.

Hey Fellow BP’ers,I’m passionate about US REI and want to get involved in private lending.

People who believe God believe Him enough to do what He says.Pursuing your passion is fulfilling and leads to financial freedom.When you change your NOW story, you instantly change your past story and your future story.Successful people rely heavily on their mentors.

I am very passionate about real estate and the concept of passive income that can come with it, I would even consider myself crazy about it.