I did get to network and meet a bunch of people who have made more progress than me in the industry which was awesome!

I'd like to lock my first investment property in in the next few months and progress from there.  

Since you have no steady income maybe consider partnering with someone that DOES have stable employment that is looking to invest.

Keep us updated on your progress.

Do post updates about your progress Angel.

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I'll update you on my progress. 

Now, you simply have to work on the other elements to progress your REI pursuit.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 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.

Here in DC we have many young professionals with steady jobs, great scores, references, etc. who want to rent our place (that's in a desirable location, lower priced) and  we get too many great applicants that it's hard to pick from.

If you have multiple loans it might be good to knock smaller ones off so you see some progress.