Orlando, FL · Member since 2023 · 1 post · 2 votes
Hi everyone! I am Giancarlo Kates, a student at UCF and a Miami native, and I have been following the BiggerPockets Youtube videos and podcast for some time now just like many of you! I am new to real estate investing and have read a number of books like Ken McElroy's ABCs of Real Estate series, along with David Greene's BRRRR investing book.
I am starting to find myself with a little bit of analysis paralysis and feel that some real exposure would be a great cure. Do you know of any submarkets between Central and South Florida that could offer some great experience? If anyone is willing, I would even love to spend time shadowing and just learning the ropes of real estate investing.
With all the knowledge we obtain, sometimes it is great to get your feet wet with just obtaining a lead list, you can find. Within, your area you can easily obtain leads from the local clerk of courts or auction site. There are meetings in CFL area you can join. I am in Volusia county. Try just wholesaling if possible. "crawl" before you walk.
Hey Giancarlo! Welcome to BiggerPockets and thanks for joining!
Here are some tips for networking and making the most of your account.
1) I'd fill out your profile fully before you do anything else! As that will at least help folks that you reach out to know that you are a real person, with a picture and professional bio. Particularly be sure to include your goals for real estate investing so that folks can help you.
2) Go to the Search bar, and look for some local members in your area! Reach out to a few of the folks, perhaps those with hundreds or thousands of posts in this forum, and connect. You can do that here.
3) Check out some of the local meetups that you can find in this forum! There are so many so be sure to filter by your location.
5) Consider meeting with a few agents in your area even if you are just getting started! An investor friendly agent can do all sorts of helpful things, like setting you up with a search for properties or connecting you with folks who have recently done deals like the ones you want to do.
6) Consider analyzing a deal or two in your local market, just for practice, with a free use of our Rental Property Calculator (or other calculators).
Hope this helps! Please reach out with any questions you may have!