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Dino Pastrano
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New Immigrant and I want to start my portfolio ... What can I do?

Dino Pastrano
  • Chino Hills, CA
Posted Jun 21 2022, 16:00

Hi everyone, I've been listening (podcasts & YT videos) to different real estate investors since I lived abroad and when I moved here to California I instantly got excited about chasing the American dream through real estate investing. I officially moved here last March and I have no tax history yet here in the US. Is that a major factor? I'm still learning and yes it is an unending journey but I was wondering what are my options? Very much excited to learn from everyone here in Bigger Pockets. Thank you in advance!

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Rolly Weaver
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Rolly Weaver
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Replied Jun 21 2022, 16:54

Dino, 

In my first few years, I was like you and couldn't qualify for financing, because I never had W2 income. That made me get creative and look for off market deals and receive owner financing. 

Once I received several owner financed properties, and filed taxes with that income, I was able to qualify for financing. 

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Julio Gonzalez
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Replied Jun 22 2022, 02:12

Welcome to BiggerPockets, Dino!

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Dino Pastrano
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Dino Pastrano
  • Chino Hills, CA
Replied Jun 23 2022, 02:02
Quote from @Rolly Weaver:

Dino, 

In my first few years, I was like you and couldn't qualify for financing, because I never had W2 income. That made me get creative and look for off market deals and receive owner financing. 

Once I received several owner financed properties, and filed taxes with that income, I was able to qualify for financing. 

Thank you! Gonna research now on owner financing and off market deals. 

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Dino Pastrano
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Dino Pastrano
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Replied Jun 23 2022, 02:02
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Welcome to BiggerPockets, Dino!

Thank you! Glad to be here !