Thisting to Learn in Southeastern MI (Metro Detroit Area)

My background in real estate is home ownership for 6 years (one for 3.5 years and currently living in one for 2.5 years) and the information I have been able to soak up from reading.

My goal is to become financially independent of Corporate America through real estate investment, specifically in multi-family units by December 2010.

I am look forward to learning from the memebers of bigger pockets and sharing as I learn.

Edited: 06/26/2010 at 05:42AM

Jason Hanson

Real Estate Coach · Oakton, Virginia

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Icon_minipost Aug 18 '08, 05:12 PM

Erika,

Welcome to the site.....you have lofty goals and I like it....success comes from thinking big.

Do you know what markets you want to own these multi-families in?

Edited: 06/26/2010 at 05:43AM

Parick Brymer

Commercial Real Estate Broker · oceanside, CA

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Icon_minipost Aug 19 '08, 02:08 AM

welcome
!

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Icon_minipost Aug 19 '08, 02:22 AM

Welcome Erika,
Good luck with your goals. Pick your entry point and go for it! Mike

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Dan - O

Real Estate Investor · Oakland County, Michigan

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Icon_minipost Sep 21 '08, 11:27 AM

Welcome Erika!

I'm from Se MI myself, what part of town are you investing in? If you have any Q's don't hesitate to ask.

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Icon_minipost Sep 21 '08, 11:38 PM

Greetings Erika!

BP forums has alot of valuable info for you.

You posted you are interested in multi-units.

I am in Ohio and have been working on deals on multi-units in OH and IN.

What states are you interested in?

Ohio and Michigan have a high rate of foreclosures and bank owned properties.
I also do reo online auctions.

As you mentioned, it is always good advice to have a mentor with experience in the area you are interested in pursuing.

Regards,

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Dick Green

Residential Real Estate Broker · Conroe, Texas

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Icon_minipost Sep 22 '08, 12:03 AM

Hi Erika,

Welcome to the group. Take a step towards your goals each day.....you'll get there.

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Erika F.

· Michigan

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Icon_minipost Sep 22 '08, 12:32 AM

Thank you to all for your support and well wishes. I have not narrowed down a specific area for investment yet. However, I am thinking about the Ann Arbor area.

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Douglas Christian

Real Estate Investor · Charlotte, North Carolina

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Icon_minipost Dec 14 '08, 04:11 AM

Congratulations on stepping out. You will have someone there to help you.

Feel free to give me a call.

I live in Charlotte, but I know the Detroit area. I grew up there and still and sisters and aunts there. They are not into the investing which is even CRAZIER, but it lets you know that people get into a comfort zone and the only thing that can get them out is.

DESPERATION.

My name is douglas and I live in Charlotte give me a call.

Look forward to hearing from you.

Edited: 06/26/2010 at 06:39AM