New to Investing – Looking for Guidance and Hands-On Experience

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New to Investing – Looking for Guidance and Hands-On Experience

Autumn DeVaughn
Member since 2020 · 1 post · 1 vote

Hey everyone!

I’m fairly new to real estate investing and looking to take action. I have a very basic understanding—I used to be a real estate agent, I currently work as a property manager, and I’ve read a good number of books. But when it comes to actually investing, I’m not sure where to start.

I’d love to connect with experienced investors who enjoy teaching and wouldn’t mind having someone eager to learn. I’m also very interested in working as an intern or assistant for an active investor to gain hands-on experience. I don’t mind helping out however I can in exchange for the opportunity to learn.

I recently moved to Houston and would love to connect with local investors. Any advice, recommendations, or opportunities would be greatly appreciated!

Looking forward to learning from this community!

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Alecia LovelessPro Member
Member since 2019 · 3k+ posts · 2k+ votes
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@Kiernan LaFaver I like to recommend to people that they sit down with a blank notebook and write a list of 3 month, 6 month, 1 year, 3 year, 5 year and 10 year goals. And then work backwards to make them happen.

This is a very fluid exercise and SHOULD be done frequently so that you know you’re making progress and can shift your goals as life develops.

If you’d like to own 10 SFHs that’s a way different trajectory than someone who wants to own 100 units of multi family and different from someone who wants STRs in different areas so they have a place to vacation occasionally.

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  • Kiernan LaFaver
    Real Estate Agent · Central New York · Member since 2023 · 207 posts · 96 votes
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    I would recommend figuring out your specific goals firstly. Are you looking for cash flow, appreciation, cash on cash, etc? Multi vs single family? As you suggested, meeting with local investors and people in that community can be a huge bonus in terms of building your network and finding deals. There's a thousand different ways to go with real estate investing, sometimes it can be difficult to narrow in on one or two specific paths. If you ever have any questions, I'd be happy to help however I can!

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  • Brandon Campbell
    Sacramento California · Member since 2019 · 30 posts · 19 votes
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    I use the app Meetup.com to find out about local real estate events and masterminds. I have found some good groups that put on monthly events. Networking at these events is a great way to meet local investors, real estate agents and other like minded people. You never know what opportunities are going to come your way by going to your local real estate meet up.

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  • Alecia LovelessPro Member
    Member since 2019 · 3k+ posts · 2k+ votes
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    @Kiernan LaFaver I like to recommend to people that they sit down with a blank notebook and write a list of 3 month, 6 month, 1 year, 3 year, 5 year and 10 year goals. And then work backwards to make them happen.

    This is a very fluid exercise and SHOULD be done frequently so that you know you’re making progress and can shift your goals as life develops.

    If you’d like to own 10 SFHs that’s a way different trajectory than someone who wants to own 100 units of multi family and different from someone who wants STRs in different areas so they have a place to vacation occasionally.

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  • Wale LawalBusiness Member
    Real Estate Broker · Houston | Dallas | Austin, TX · Member since 2018 · 5k+ posts · 2k+ votes
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    @Autumn DeVaughn

    Since you already have experience as a real estate agent and property manager, you're in a great position to start investing. The best next step is to define your investment goals—whether it's house hacking, long-term rentals, or flips—and start networking with local investors in Houston. Consider joining real estate meetups, shadowing an experienced investor, or working as an intern to gain hands-on experience. If you need further help, DM me, and I’ll point you in the right direction!

    Good luck!

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