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. 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 SuccessBefore your 1st purchase, please ensure you visit the below link for some tips. http://www.realestate.com/advice/buying-your-first-investment-property/ eBookhttp://www.biggerpockets.com/files/user/brandonatbp/file/real-estate-rewind-a-biggerpockets- community-book Blog http://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2013/02/09/how-to-start-investing-real-estate-young/ Lastly, don't forget the podcasts, webinars, #askbp podcast and the blogs.

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/ 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.

But the more you educate yourself the more success you will find.

I have never seen a good deal left on the table because of lack of a buyer.So, you may want to reverse course and start with finding a good deal, then another and you will be well on your way to REI success.In the interim below are some links to catch up on.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/ 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.

I love education and all - but you can learn all you need to know on your own without shoveling out a ton of cash to get certified.Just remember to treat everyone as you'd want to be treated and take good care of the property.Let me know if I can do anything else to assist!

I look forward to speaking to you guys, furthering my financial education, and buildling profitable relationships. 

Thank you Ashley, I appreciate your in site.There is still a lot I have to educate myself on.I will definitely reach out to you in the near future for more details!

A city like Houston would likely swing back around in due time because of its strong medical, education, labor, import / export shipping ports, technology, etc.Hopefully someone with experience can chime in on this. :)

Let me know if I can assist in networking, education workshops or opportunities to connect in the Philadelphia Real Estate Market.Regards,Joe Scorese

How much reading/education on REI have you done?