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

    @Rachel Duck Thanks!

    @Eddie O. I'm just glad to share my story. Hopefully it helps people on all levels. All of the encouragement really will help me along this journey.

  • Rental Property Investor · Hollywood, FL · Member since 2015 · 156 posts · 93 votes
    7y

    Congratulations!! It starts with one action, then another, then another, and before you know it ... there's an avalanche. Keep moving forward because success builds on success. BTW, thats a sweet deal, I pray you execute as you planned. Congrats again, and pay it forward to someone else. Here's to your future brother (glass raised in your honor)!

  • Rental Property Investor · Reno, NV · Member since 2019 · 6 posts · 1 vote
    7y

    @Byron Scott congratulations man!!

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

    Way to go Byron. I am new to BP. Hearing your story inspires me to keep saving money so I can buy rental property.

    P.S. - Thanks for helping to bring us Laker fans 5 NBA titles back in the 80s.

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

    @Byron Scott Congrats and cheers to your ongoing success!

  • Member since 2019 · 39 posts · 2 votes
    7y

    This is amazing. So very proud of you! Nothing poor about that mindset @Byron Scott.

  • Realtor · Los Angeles, CA · Member since 2013 · 54 posts · 19 votes
    7y

    @Byron Scott That’s fantastic!! Congratulations. With focus, anything is possible.

  • Member since 2019 · 6 posts · 3 votes
    7y

    I LOVE how you came from a world so vastly different from this world of RE, yet you knew you wanted something better and bigger and did NOT give up - kudos to YOU! It's hard right -  trying to grab a piece of this big ol' pie but you know it's here, if only you can find a way... and you did! Now to keep it going... the story continues :) Be sure to keep us in the loop!

  • Rental Property Investor · Los Angeles, CA · Member since 2019 · 55 posts · 26 votes
    7y

    @Byron Scott Awesome!! Congrats!!!

  • Port Angeles, WA · Member since 2018 · 12 posts · 7 votes
    7y

    @Byron Scott Congratulations! I hope to join you soon.

  • Member since 2019 · 94 posts · 75 votes
    7y

    Love how you educated yourself on finance with no example to look to.  Hats off to you!

  • Rental Property Investor · Vacaville, CA · Member since 2019 · 1 post · 0 votes
    7y

    @Byron Scott congrats!

  • Kalyanii K.Pro Member
    OR · Member since 2016 · 55 posts · 42 votes
    7y

    Great job!  Very inspired by your post!  Keep up the great work and keep us updated!  I’d love to see some pics of your triplex if possible and wanted to ask how you got interested in real estate and found BP?  

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

    @Peter Philando Thanks for the encouragement. I definitely want to spread this. And I pray I'm able to help at least one person find their way.

    Thanks @Jorgen Nicholls @Michelle Martin @Rozanna Jamison-Hoskins and @Brian Shinkle

    @Gregg Fairchild Welcome, this is a great RE community. Glad to help you in any way I can. And I was named after Byron Scott. Parents were watching the finals. Dad a big Lakers fan. Named me after Byron Scott.

    @Chauncey Glenn Thanks for the kind words of encouragement!

    @Rosalina Brenda Berk I really didn't think this was possible but it happened. I know this is a small accomplishment in the big scheme of things but sometimes it feels unreal to me. Still learning to act like I belong.

    @Rose Mata That's definitely how I felt. Thanks for the kind words!

    @Trent Chance I definitely had to go against what most people around were doing. I mostly looked to BP for examples. Thanks for the encouraging words.

  • Rental Property Investor · Arlington, VA · Member since 2016 · 54 posts · 26 votes
    7y

    Congratulations, Byron! Your desire to be great will take you far. Your story is inspirational and I am rooting for you!

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

    @Kalyanii K. Thanks for your words of encouragement. You are the second person that asked for a picture so I put one below. This is one from a few years ago. I plan on BRRRRing this property. It has a lot of potential and was partially listed. Because one unit was recorded as a 2/1 and its really a 3/1 and has a lot of space. Its been in high demand because of its location across from a University and in a great school district. So I'm hoping to fix it up. Push up the value and really get the rents up to market value. My initial interest in passive income came from Rich Dad Poor Dad. I had to read that book multiple times. Because at first I thought the poor dad was the good guy that kiyosaki was crazy. But after listening to it multiple times I became interested in passive income. I then googled passive income and ran into BP webinar about creating passive income. Then listened to the podcast and got hooked. Really didn't use anything else besides the stuff I found on BP. Thanks for the encouraging words and I will definitely keep BP updated.

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

    Thanks @Christopher Brooks and @Jevon W. words of encouragement help a lot! I wish you all well in your investing also!

  • Kissimmee, FL · Member since 2017 · 13 posts · 2 votes
    7y

    Welcome to Real Estate Investing!!  Congrats!

  • Member since 2018 · 2 posts · 0 votes
    7y

    @Byron Scott - Congratulations....such an inspiration! You’re writing a new story, not just for yourself, but for your family and friends. Now they know someone who owns property, and it will inspire them.

  • West Palm Beach · Member since 2019 · 21 posts · 7 votes
    7y

    @Byron Scott

    Congrats on making the move! You took that final step that most people don’t!

  • Investor · Los Angeles, CA · Member since 2019 · 37 posts · 10 votes
    7y

    Congratulations!!! It is very inspiring to hear your story! Keep it going and be awesome on your journey!

  • Rental Property Investor · Newberry, S.C. · Member since 2019 · 10 posts · 5 votes
    7y

    Amazing first step man. Congratulation on taking action, let the momentum continue to grow you as a person, and grow your dreams. Side note makes sure to keep a log of all the small issues you run into so you can have something to look back on to avoid them next time you are in a similar situation. 

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

    @Darren Winslow  @Robert Darling @Raphael Ramos Thanks for the kind words of encouragement.

    @Sunil Varghese I'm hoping to be that inspiration.

    @Efrain Ruiz Thanks for the advice and well wishes!

  • NaTarrio JonesPro Member
    Rental Property Investor · League City, TX · Member since 2016 · 97 posts · 32 votes
    7y

    Congratulations! Thank you for sharing.  I’m sure you will inspire others and be instrumental in their success as well.  Stay the course and continue pushing through.  

  • All Over, USA · Member since 2017 · 689 posts · 756 votes
    7y

    Congrats! You’re ahead of the game from many (including many that invest in SFRs - myself included). Enjoy the education and experience you are about to receive as a multi-unit owner!

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