complete newb from staten island ny

complete newb from staten island ny

Member since 2009 · 22 posts · 0 votes

alright hows it going guys?

my name is Charles and like the subject says im from new york. I will be 21 years old in July. I was contimplating on blocking my age because i really want to be takin serious as a potential investor. A little history on me ... i come from a middle class family that has always been a little bit behind the eight ball . my parents struggled but gave me everything i wanted and did everything they could for me, however money was always an issue. I decided that although i love them dearly i will never have to worry about money like i saw day after day. I have recently become dedicated with becoming successful and real estate really intrigues me.

My long term goal is to own apartment buildings or at least one. I want as much cashflow coming to me as humanly possible. This is my dream and i will stop at nothing to achieve it. As of right now i am working 2 jobs, both of which are in the sales industry and things in this economy is not easy, however i feel this will serve me well in getting to where i want to be with being able to talk and finagle my way into some deals in the future. As far as money goes i have around 6,000 saved and save a nice chunk of change each check that comes in. I spent the last week or so taking in as much info as I can before even registering on this website. I know i have alot to learn and i figure this is the best place to do so.

To be honest other then what has been stated i dont know much ...i know that it is vital to build a team who you can trust and that are honest. The biggest reason i registered right now is in hopes of finding a mentor on this site.. i know everyone that is a vet is a mentor whenever they post aiding people and answering questions, however i am a hands on person and learn quickly that way. i would love to find somone as dedicated as i am and is already successful to show me the ins and outs of this buisness .

IM sorry for rambling but i wanted to let you guys know that i am in 150% and to the people who created this site thank you so much for at least making this oppertunity available

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  • Member since 2009 · 22 posts · 0 votes
    17y

    anyone?

  • Joshua D.Pro Member
    BiggerPockets Founder · HI · Member since 2008 · 16k+ posts · 5k+ votes
    17y

    Charles -
    I'm so sorry that no one has welcomed you to the site yet. Welcome aboard! Please don't worry about letting people know your age. The worst thing you could do is to pretend you're something that you are not. Be yourself, and you'll be fine.

    As for your plan . . . just take it slow. It sounds like you're being fairly methodical, which is great. I always recommend people get their plans in writing. Real Estate is just like any other business, and as such, planning is really a key to success.

    As far as building a team, there are several posts here on the forums, on the BiggerPockets Blog, and elsewhere on site about getting your team together. If you have any specific questions, please let us know.

    Thanks for jumping on board, and I hope to learn more about you and your budding real estate career.

  • Indianapolis, IN · Member since 2008 · 759 posts · 185 votes
    17y

    Welcome to BP Charles!

    Your honesty is very refreshing, and your age is not important! The great thing about BiggerPockets is that everyone is accepted here, and there is no such thing as a dumb question.

    It looks to me like you possess all of the qualities needed to succeed!

    You will find BiggerPockets to be a massive toolbox that will provide you with most of the information you need to not only get started, but to become successful!

    Make yourself at home, keep reading the posts, and start networking with others!

    Have a Profitable Day!

    - Harrison Painter

  • Rental Property Investor · Syracuse, NY · Member since 2008 · 131 posts · 17 votes
    17y

    Welcome Charles!

    I wish I was 21 years old again! You are years ahead of many people your age.

    Eliminate your debt, save some money and learn as much as possible about real estate and you will have a great future.

    Chris

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