Investor · Hanford, CA · Member since 2017 · 9 posts · 1 vote
I've put together a great team looking to connect with local investors. I'm stationed at NAS Lemoore as an F-35 Pilot starting my transition to full time real estate investor.
Hi Timothy - Welcome to BP - That's pretty awesome that you're an F-35 pilot. I can't imagine the feeling of having that kind of technology and firepower at your command. Sometime investing can take nerves of steel and suspect you wouldn't have problem in that department. I am an investor in Fresno - turns out that there are a lot of investors in the central valley. You might want to take a look at some of the local REIAs in the area and find one that fits your time schedule best - Fresno has a few of them - it's a great way to meet not only local investors, but other people that would make great additions to your team as well other professional contacts and referrals. BP is also a great way to connect - there are a lot of helpful people here with some great information to share. I hope to see you at a meetup..
Jay, thanks for the info. Is there a REIA that you suggest or have found most useful? And yes, flying has been a dream come true and a true passion. I've been lucky to get that experience but am excited for the new challenges that life has to offer. I hope to see you at a meetup as well.
@Timothy Herman-Hey man welcome to the neighborhood! I'm a new investor as well, in fact just to about to close on my first deal in Hanford. I grew up in the area, and my family still lives in Hanford, Laton and Lemoore. I went to Lemoore High and have all my buddies and resources in the area. I actually live and work in the bay area as a Trauma Nurse but have decided to invest in the Hanford area because of the price points and the fact that I am very familiar with the area. I love where I live, Halfmoon Bay, but there is no way I could invest up there at this point, way to expensive and way to much competition. Plus I like the fact that the base will be having an infusion of enlisted people over the next couple of years which leaves us with some real opportunity for good tenants. I'm hoping to somehow get some tenants from the base once I get this property rent ready so if you have any ideas or know any people let me know. Anyway, I'll be in town on and off for the next couple of months as I am going to be doing a flip and hold on the property that will close hopefully by next week. Instant message me on my page with your number and such and maybe we can grab lunch some time when I am down. I'm brand new as well, but have been putting in a lot of time over the last year and a half or so, preparing myself to make this work. I decided to jump and start making offers and low and behold I got one under contract. Anyway, hit me up man and we'll chat. Never know, we might be able to help each other out in the future. Cheers
@Brett Hearn - Thanks for reaching out. I've been doing single family buy and hold in Hanford since 2013. It has been very successful and I'm happy to share lessons learned / best practices with you. I'll drop my e-mail address in your personal messages. Next time you are headed this way drop me a line.