![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/145272/small_1621419301-avatar-ekart10.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
30 January 2014 | 13 replies
You asked about how to get started -- I'm partial to our Ultimate Beginner's Guide to Real Estate Investing -- check it out, go through it, and let me know your thoughts.Good luck and we'll see you around the site!
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/147706/small_1621419458-avatar-reswpb.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
27 June 2013 | 8 replies
BP is a great resources with several tools at your disposal (forums, blogs, podcasts, fileplace, and more), so make sure you spend some time to familiarize yourself with site and its offerings.
27 June 2013 | 11 replies
If you can swing it, do the pro basic membership, as it allows you to connect with more colleagues, though it's not necessary, it is the best value you will find from any site.
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/143462/small_1621419164-avatar-pcsinvestor.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
2 July 2013 | 26 replies
As far as time to do a septic, I can do a septic in one long day from start to finish if all materials were on site and inspections werent necessary but that is never going to happen.
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/135093/small_1621418633-avatar-tcrowder.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
6 July 2013 | 3 replies
I have recently read quite a few article on this site and others about using lease to own contracts as a vehicle to get started.
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/146405/small_1621419375-avatar-idahoflyfish.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
27 June 2013 | 5 replies
(I just got home from a gig - a side thing) and before I left today, I was glued reading his site.
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/143214/small_1621419152-avatar-kleier.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
26 June 2013 | 5 replies
Seems you have poked around enough to recognize what an incredible resource this site is.
11 November 2013 | 19 replies
I can't wait to dive into all the information on this site and to hear from anyone interested in talking to me.Best of luck, everyone!
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/144245/small_1621419215-avatar-dwellproperties.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
27 June 2013 | 9 replies
Since then I've continued my education via podcasts, books, perusing various RE blogs, asking questions anyone involved in the business.Origin: Originally from the Bronx --> San Bernardino, San Jose, & Monterey California --> Atlanta --> Newport News, Virginia --> Iowa Falls, IAWhat do I do :: I am a pastorRE Goals :: Duplicate my income in order to provide financial stability and security for my family.BiggerPockets :: During my research & studying I cam across the site.