Hello all, I'm new to BP and have been browsing for a few days.

I still browse the forums and share knowledge and experiences wherever I can to help someone as long as it doesn't intrude on my own investments.

I have no formal stats for this but just from browsing on BP it seems like 50% are not thinking like an investor would.

I stumbled upon him last night when I was browsing around.  

You need to spend a little time browsing the Internet for relevant IRS Publications and other guides.

John, I am in a similar situation, looking to diversify out of SFR in my local market and towards small investments in commercial real estate through crowdfunding but I am also not yet an accredited investor.I've found a ton of great information browsing BP as well as a lot of good informational material on a site maintained by @Ian Ippolito -- He provided this advice in another forum: "If you are nonaccredited, there are a lot fewer national choices: Richuncles, RealtyMogul and Fundrise.

I've been browsing the site reading up for some time now and finally ready to give it a go.

@Mark Weinstock browsed is cheaper for sure but just like anywhere you have to look at the area. just to give you guys a heads up. i found a realtor that was my coworker. i can trust her and i feel pretty good that she won't commission hunt on me. by pure luck her brother 20 years ago bought 2 SF and 2 quadplex and he retired a while back just living off the rent. he has been buying and selling other homes for flips. he has decades of experience. hoping he will throw some knowledge my way. there is a light at the end of the tunnel.

Info can be found here:Community tab> forums>browse forums> local real estate forums>BakersfieldGood luck!

Welcome to BiggerPockets @Gafaru HallId encourage you to browse the "Education" zone up there of our site as it is developed to enhance the REI knowledge (for rookies especially).See you around!