Well, that's my introduction and I look forward to interacting with positive, like minded professionals here at BiggerPockets.Sincerely, Christal B

I've already learned so much from the BP forums and I'm now looking forward to interacting and contributing to this great community!

I kind of got hung up on figuring the ARV, even after reading up and watching the video, but that is entirely different story.  

At BP, not only can you connect with other real estate investors, you can become more knowledgeable with real estate by taking the free online courses and watching the free online video tutorials.

I'm a fan of your work and am constantly watching your videos online. 

I just wanted to bring that up because I like his videos and he's from your neck of the woods.see: https://www.youtube.com/user/mrflipperhouseYou've definitely come to the right place to meet with other real estate investors and learn more about the business.

At BP, you can watch and learn from the free online videos and courses that BP has to offer.

I've read a couple books and watched a plethora of YouTube videos on real estate investing.

Ok, now that you have taken your initial step, below are some quick links to get engaged.Since your interest lies in buy and hold, I added the below links for your review while you wait for local connections via networking.http://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2013/01/04/how-to-rent-your-house/ (house rental guide)http://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2013/02/22/buying-rental-property/ (how to buy a rental property) http://www.biggerpockets.com/startherehttp://www.biggerpockets.com/meethttps://www.biggerpockets.com/alertsHow to Use @Mentions on BiggerPocketshttps://www.biggerpockets.com/ruleshttps://www.biggerpockets.com/inviteshttps://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/categorieshttps://www.udemy.com/biggerpockets-real-estate-investing-course/ (video with 64 lectures and approx 6hrs of material)https://www.biggerpockets.com/real-estate-investing (Ultimate beginner's guide to REI)REI 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.https://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2014/12/19/real-estate-investing-success-smart-tips/REI books suggested by BPershttps://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2015/11/13/7-real-estate-books-beginner-investors/ (7 absolute must read books for beginner REI)http://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2013/04/14/best-real-estate-books/?

utm_source=search&utm_medium=internal&utm_campaign=booksSimply, bone up on the areas that you need to expand knowledge in such as, Forums, Marketplace, Learn, Network, Analyze and Resources.Feast on the Podcasts, #askbp Podcasts, blogs and webinars 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.