New to Real estate investing

New to Real estate investing

Member since 2024 · 9 posts · 11 votes

Hey everyone, my name is Ricardo.

I’m new to real estate investing and I’m looking for a mentor who can guide me as I take my first steps into building and investing in single-family homes. My long-term goal is to create profitable projects—either rentals or flips—and eventually scale into multiple properties.

I’m highly motivated, willing to learn, and ready to put in the work. I’m looking for someone with experience who can point me in the right direction, help me avoid costly mistakes, and possibly collaborate on future deals once I gain more knowledge and confidence.

If you have experience building or investing in residential real estate and are open to mentoring someone who’s serious about achieving long-term success, I’d really appreciate connecting.

Thank you, and I’m excited to learn from this community

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Memphis, TN · Member since 2024 · 180 posts · 223 votes
10mo

Hey @Ricardo Cervantes

Getting this education and guidance will definitely make a difference for you as you get started. Have you already picked a market that you are looking to get started in? If you're interested in Memphis, my broker and team lead host a podcast where they give a ton of advice on how to invest and scale the right way. 

Best of luck!

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  • Min ZhangBusiness Member
    Real Estate Agent · Member since 2022 · 1k+ posts · 1k+ votes
    10mo

    Hey Ricardo, welcome! It sounds like you’re coming in with the right attitude, and having someone experienced to guide you definitely helps in those first few steps. A mentor can save you from a lot of the trial and error that new investors usually go through, especially with SFRs, rehabs, and choosing the right type of project.

    Curious what you’re looking for help with first like finding deals, running numbers, or figuring out the right strategy to start with? Happy to share what I’ve seen work well for beginners and learn more about the direction you want to go.

  • Jaycee GreenePro Member
    Real Estate Consultant · St. Louis MSA · Member since 2024 · 3k+ posts · 727 votes
    10mo
    Quote from @Ricardo Cervantes:

    Hey everyone, my name is Ricardo.

    I’m new to real estate investing and I’m looking for a mentor who can guide me as I take my first steps into building and investing in single-family homes. My long-term goal is to create profitable projects—either rentals or flips—and eventually scale into multiple properties.

    I’m highly motivated, willing to learn, and ready to put in the work. I’m looking for someone with experience who can point me in the right direction, help me avoid costly mistakes, and possibly collaborate on future deals once I gain more knowledge and confidence.

    If you have experience building or investing in residential real estate and are open to mentoring someone who’s serious about achieving long-term success, I’d really appreciate connecting.

    Thank you, and I’m excited to learn from this community

    Hey @Ricardo Cervantes, welcome to the BP Forum! What is your price range/down payment amount? Are you looking for turn-key properties or something along the lines of a "fixer upper"? Are you looking for properties in your local market or somewhere else?

  • Todd AndersonPro Member
    Real Estate Agent · Cape Coral, FL · Member since 2023 · 392 posts · 175 votes
    10mo

    @Ricardo Cervantes,

    Welcome to the BP Community.

    Are you thinking of starting your investment locally?  that is normally the more hands on approach.  It is more time intensive but you are normally able to control more yourself.

    Either way the best place to start is to find the right market.  Find a market that is growing in population and employment.  If you are looking OOS then also look for an area that has favorable landlord laws.  These markets are not all the same.  

    As for mentoring, I would suggest looking to find a local REIA group. This will give you a chance to get in a room with like minded people. There is also a lot of great information on BP.

    Please come back to the forum or reach out directly with mor spesific questions as you start moving forward.  

    Best of Luck

  • Memphis, TN · Member since 2024 · 180 posts · 223 votes
    10mo

    Hey @Ricardo Cervantes

    Getting this education and guidance will definitely make a difference for you as you get started. Have you already picked a market that you are looking to get started in? If you're interested in Memphis, my broker and team lead host a podcast where they give a ton of advice on how to invest and scale the right way. 

    Best of luck!

  • Investor · Get yourself trained before doing something inadvisable. · Member since 2024 · 3k+ posts · 1k+ votes
    10mo
    Quote from @Ricardo Cervantes:

    Hey everyone, my name is Ricardo.

    I’m new to real estate investing and I’m looking for a mentor who can guide me as I take my first steps into building and investing in single-family homes. My long-term goal is to create profitable projects—either rentals or flips—and eventually scale into multiple properties.

    I’m highly motivated, willing to learn, and ready to put in the work. I’m looking for someone with experience who can point me in the right direction, help me avoid costly mistakes, and possibly collaborate on future deals once I gain more knowledge and confidence.

    If you have experience building or investing in residential real estate and are open to mentoring someone who’s serious about achieving long-term success, I’d really appreciate connecting.

    Thank you, and I’m excited to learn from this community

    Do you know where you will be buying properties?
  • Member since 2025 · 29 posts · 13 votes
    10mo

    Hey @Ricardo Cervantes if you haven't already, I'd recommend that you reach out to @Jeremy Holden. He's an agent but acts more like a coach to first time investors, really has his stuff dialed in. He helped me with my first and we've since worked on multiple together for new investors!

  • Investor · AZ · Member since 2025 · 6 posts · 0 votes
    10mo

    Hey @Ricardo Cervantes, we hold monthly Tucson meet ups. Feel free to reach out if you want the invite to the next one!

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