Investor · Birmingham, AL · Member since 2013 · 28 posts · 2 votes
I discovered BP after my friend and I attended a local REI group for the first time. As novice investors, we didn't know what to expect; and, interestingly, they had a guru and her husband using a hard sell on their program to "get rich with wholesaling". We would have left early, but they were insulting and threatening anyone who left the presentation. Needless to say, we were very confused after it was over. Thankfully, I started doing some online research and found BP. I read an article where Brandon issued warnings about gurus. Thank you for saving me a great deal of money, Brandon! I would like to start out with a small multi-family unit. Ideally, something that would be a good "value-added" opportunity. Thanks so much for the valuable information that you provide!
Birmingham, AL · Member since 2013 · 35 posts · 8 votes
12y
Hey Kim,
I would be curious about the specifics of the guru you are describing. I attend the AIA meetings in Birmingham which is the local REIA as much as I can. There are good and bad people there. There are some local "gurus" who are worth getting to know. At any rate I have been investing in the Birmingham area for about 5 years. I don't know everything, but I have a good idea of what to do and not to do. If you have any questions I am happy to help. I am going to try to put together a Bigger Pockets event where some of us can meet up and talk about what we are doing. We all need each other. We all want to succeed and make money , and we need to network to do that. Take care.
Real Estate Agent · Birmingham, AL · Member since 2012 · 73 posts · 11 votes
12y
Welcome @Kimberly Robinson! I also would love to get into smaller multifamily properties. I have found it hard to find them in the parts of town that I really want to be in, but I'm still looking. I'd be curious what parts of town you are searching in?
Investor · Birmingham, AL · Member since 2013 · 28 posts · 2 votes
12y
@Cooper B. (I'm on a Mac and the mention feature doesn't seem to be working) I think I would prefer Shelby County... fewer scandals... haha. But, I'm interested in learning more about the Woodlawn area and Eastlake areas. How about you?
Birmingham, AL · Member since 2013 · 35 posts · 8 votes
12y
Hey Kim,
I would be curious about the specifics of the guru you are describing. I attend the AIA meetings in Birmingham which is the local REIA as much as I can. There are good and bad people there. There are some local "gurus" who are worth getting to know. At any rate I have been investing in the Birmingham area for about 5 years. I don't know everything, but I have a good idea of what to do and not to do. If you have any questions I am happy to help. I am going to try to put together a Bigger Pockets event where some of us can meet up and talk about what we are doing. We all need each other. We all want to succeed and make money , and we need to network to do that. Take care.
I would love to attend a local BP meet up! I can't remember the name of the guru. She had really dark hair, wore black. According to her, she's known as the "Queen of the Short Sale". Her husband was dressed like a rockstar and insulted and threatened people if they left early. I haven't been back to a meeting because I didn't want to waste another $20.00. I was really hoping to meet people and network. I would love to meet those local gurus who know what they're doing.
Birmingham, AL · Member since 2013 · 35 posts · 8 votes
12y
I think I know who that is you are describing. I skipped that AIA meeting because I saw her once and thought she was bogus. There are local people who are better.
Investor · Birmingham, AL · Member since 2013 · 28 posts · 2 votes
12y
Thanks, Brandon!
I'm so happy to have found your site! Thanks so much for providing this wonderful information and connecting real estate professionals... all for FREE!!! You Rock!
Investor · Southeast/ Midwest states · Member since 2013 · 67 posts · 13 votes
12y
Welcome to BP Kimberly.
I'm down in LA (lower Alabama) in the Mobile area. Sounds like you already a BP group forming in Birmingham. I have found the site very helpful. Lot's or great people and resources. Best to you.
Investor · Birmingham, AL · Member since 2013 · 28 posts · 2 votes
12y
Thanks, Carrie!
I'm so happy to have found this site. I've already made some great connections and have learned so much. Would you drive to Bham for a BP meetup? Some are talking about putting one together. I'd love to meet you! Take care!
Birmingham, AL · Member since 2013 · 35 posts · 8 votes
12y
I created a Birmingham Real Estate Investors meet up group tonight. Will post details later. Hopefully we can meet on a regular basis and let people network and share ideas and experiences.
Birmingham, AL · Member since 2013 · 35 posts · 8 votes
12y
Not sure yet because I am still working on it. I am going to talk to a few other folks I know in town first and get some ideas from them and then we can set it up and have it. I was thinking a Sunday afternoon might be good for those of us with full time jobs. There is never a good time for everyone, but that might be a good one.
Rental Property Investor · Fairhope, AL · Member since 2013 · 3 posts · 0 votes
12y
Hey Kimberly
I also attended the Birmingham club meeting with the "gurus". They were Bill and Dwan Twyford and I completely agree with your assessment of them. They seemed very shady and definitely made you feel intimidated if you left early. I was kinda surprised that they were brought in. I have been to a couple of more club meetings with some being very helpful and some not so much.
And definitely put me down for a Birmingham BP meet-up.
Investor · Birmingham, AL · Member since 2013 · 28 posts · 2 votes
12y
Hi Kevin,
Thanks for saying "Hello". Jimmy Morros has organized the first Birmingham Area BP Meetup. Our first meeting is going to be on 11/12/13 from 7-8 p.m. at J. Benoit’s office. The address is 237 Oxmoor Circle, Suite 106, Birmingham, Alabama 35209. I have created a group on the “Meet Up” web sight. The group is called “Birmingham Real Estate Investors.” I hope you can make it.