Officially a real estate investor

Officially a real estate investor

Rental Property Investor · Villa Rica, GA · Member since 2014 · 220 posts · 360 votes

Thanks to everyone involved at BP. Especially @Joshua D. (I miss you on the podcast) and @Brandon Turner. I have been working to get involved in real estate for the last 8 years. I listened to every podcast at least 4 or 5 times over those years. I know most of you would think why did it take that long. 

It should not have taken that long but I've never known anybody that owned property, not even a car. I grew up in deep poverty in rural south Georgia and never knew about owning anything. I also didn't understand personal finance. I definitely didn't understand real estate finance. Had to go through a complete mind shift (still growing every day). 

I've grown a lot in many different areas and I know @Mindy Jensen and @Scott 

@Scott Trench changed my life with the money podcast. It really helped me get my personal finances together which allowed me to use my personal financial position to purchase this property. 

I closed on a triplex 2 days ago and I'm still on BP for hours listening to all the BP advice on what to do every step. I hope to continue to build portfolio so I can build wealth for my family and leave something to my kids. Also spread this mindset to others that have never came anywhere close to understanding the power of real estate.

Thanks BP! Yall are great people and really are changing lives for generations of people.

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Rental Property Investor · Denver, CO · Member since 2014 · 2k+ posts · 6k+ votes
7y

Congratulations @Byron Scott! That's great to hear that the money show was helpful and great that you are on your way to building a great real estate portfolio. I expect you have a mountain of work ahead of you, but also that the snowball is beginning to pick up and start accelerating for you!

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  • Investor · Jackson, MS · Member since 2014 · 1k+ posts · 769 votes
    7y

    Congratulations, Byron. Keep in mind, though that your most precious economic possession is your credit score. Guard it well because it will guarantee your future success. We all want to see your triplex. How about putting up a pic? 

  • Rental Property Investor · Atlanta, GA · Member since 2017 · 221 posts · 188 votes
    7y

    @Byron Scott....Congratulations!

  • Oakland, CA · Member since 2016 · 2 posts · 0 votes
    7y

    Congratulations!!! That's a HUGE accomplishment! I'm still battling the mental blocks, but you are an inspiration to all of us. Would love to know the details of how you did it and got over the financial bump. This is where I still struggle, but working at it every day. Please keep us posted on your progress.

  • Valdosta, GA · Member since 2017 · 57 posts · 6 votes
    7y

    @Byron Scott I live in South Ga as well. Maybe we can team up on deal and make something happen. I live in Valdosta Ga.

  • Rental Property Investor · Fallbrook, CA (San Diego area) · Member since 2019 · 98 posts · 30 votes
    7y

    @Byron Scott

    So awesome! Thanks for inspiring us all!!

  • Member since 2019 · 1 post · 0 votes
    7y

    @Byron Scott congrats man! What a feat!

  • Rental Property Investor · New Castle, DE · Member since 2016 · 376 posts · 158 votes
    7y

    @Byron Scott Sending the biggest congrats to u!!! It is such an accomplishment to do something that is so outside of your norm and upbringing. Make sure to keep educating yourself and share that same knowledge to all that you come across. Sharing is caring and being a blessing is a job well done!!! Blessings in abundance to u and continued success in every business endeavor 😊

  • Rental Property Investor · Villa Rica, GA · Member since 2014 · 220 posts · 360 votes
    7y

    Thanks @Account Closed I love BP. Couldn't have done it without all of BP resources.

  • West Palm Beach, FL · Member since 2017 · 91 posts · 19 votes
    7y

    Hey man congrats on taking that first step!

  • Member since 2019 · 12 posts · 32 votes
    7y

    @Byron Scott congrats! Motivating me to get moving!

  • SoCal · Member since 2019 · 39 posts · 20 votes
    7y

    Yay! Congrats on your accomplishment! How exciting!

  • Member since 2019 · 23 posts · 1 vote
    7y

    I’m new here but I feel welcome 

  • Rental Property Investor · Villa Rica, GA · Member since 2014 · 220 posts · 360 votes
    7y

    @Christopher Bell Listen to the BiggerPockets Money Podcast and read books like The Obstacle is the way, Getting Things Done, The One Thing. Then you need a big enough why. The why will out weight the risk you see. Stay in it long enough you will make it happen. Would be happy to connect with you.

    @Susan Maneck I learned that through the BP Money Podcast. I will continue to grow in that area. I will definitely post a pic. I am in the process of fixing it now. I'm hoping to BRRRR it.

    Thanks @Chuks Erinne @Cameron Bricker and @Heather Hall

    @Laurice Brown I listened to the BP money podcast and followed all the things that saved me money and started picking up side hustles. Gotta humble yourself and be willing to give up some things for a bigger WHY. Then went to work on my credit with the money saved and educating myself by looking it up on BP and reading forum post.

    @Allen C Herring I am from Fitzgerald Georgia. I live in Villa Rica, Ga 20 miles west of Atlanta. Still would love to connect. I still look for deals down that way because I know the market. 

    @Cassandra Sifford I definitely want to share with my family and others to help them in any way I can. 

  • Rental Property Investor · Villa Rica, GA · Member since 2014 · 220 posts · 360 votes
    7y

    Thanks @Gilbert Lugo @Account Closed BP is a great community. Has everything you need to help you succeed in RE and people really do care.

  • Rental Property Investor · Cortland, OH (44410) · Member since 2019 · 54 posts · 11 votes
    7y

    @Byron Scott wow. You’re the man. Don’t even know you but I’m proud of you. Hope that’s not weird haha

  • Rental Property Investor · Villa Rica, GA · Member since 2014 · 220 posts · 360 votes
    7y

    @Logan Reinard Not weird at all. People like you makes BP a great community. People that care about others and want to help. Couldn't have done it without BP community. Thanks for the encouraging words. I'm hoping to continue to grow and help others.

  • Real Estate Agent · Member since 2018 · 2 posts · 0 votes
    7y

    @Byron Scott Congratulations on you Triplex acquisitions.

  • Flipper/Rehabber · San Diego, CA · Member since 2019 · 13 posts · 6 votes
    7y

    @Byron Scott Congratulations man! Stay on the grind and build that portfolio!

  • Rental Property Investor · Atlanta, GA · Member since 2018 · 73 posts · 18 votes
    7y

    Wow, @Byron Scott!  So inspiring.  And you are going to really get good cash flow from it as well.  That's awesome!  Congrats on showing grit.  Now keep going!  

  • Specialist · Tulsa, OK · Member since 2014 · 25 posts · 11 votes
    7y

    @Byron Scott

    You sound really dedicated and passionate about building wealth for yourself, and more importantly your children .

    Good luck in your journey , althiugj I doubt you will need it.

  • Pittsburgh, PA · Member since 2016 · 7 posts · 4 votes
    7y

    @Byron Scott

    Your plan is spot on. Sounds like the 8 years of knowledge equipped you to win!

  • Erie, PA · Member since 2018 · 413 posts · 348 votes
    7y

    @Byron Scott Congrats.  Its funny, I stumbled onto BP a few years ago and it has been not only foundation in real estate education, but also entry into personal finance and onto other blogs/podcasts, grinding reading all I can, turning my drives into a classroom.  Its amazing how wonderful this place is.

    Its always awesome to see others succeed.  Congrats again

  • Member since 2018 · 5 posts · 0 votes
    7y

    Congratulations!

  • Phoenix, AZ · Member since 2019 · 6 posts · 2 votes
    7y

    @Byron Scott Congrats!!!! Your story is inspiring and what I am starting to discover in this field is there is so much encouragement and motivation from those around you and this post is evident of that. I can’t wait to see your continued success! Congrats on your hard work paying off!

  • Rental Property Investor · Villa Rica, GA · Member since 2014 · 220 posts · 360 votes
    7y

    @Donnell Williams @Patrick Tromley Thanks for the encouragement.

    @Jessica Freese Thanks the kind words!

    @Frank S. My why keeps me going. I will definitely need luck (Laboring Under Correct Knowledge). Heard that in one of the podcast.

    @Carlo Finotti Thanks for the encouraging words. 

    @Joe M. Yes I feel the same. Great place to grow in a community of great people.

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