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Newbie in the real estate world

Jacob Aguilar
Member since 2022 · 13 posts · 6 votes

Hello to all, my name is Jake, I'm new to the world of real estate and I mean very new. I'm in the process of buying my first single family home property. The reason I joined this forum is because I would like to surround myself with people who have advice or insights in the real estate market and continue the motivation of making this my path to financial freedom. Cringe I know but that is my goal.

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Julio GonzalezPro Member
Specialist · West Palm Beach, FL · Member since 2008 · 4k+ posts · 1k+ votes
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Welcome to BiggerPockets, Jacob! I'm excited for you on this journey of learning and meeting like-minded people here! 

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  • Julio GonzalezPro Member
    Specialist · West Palm Beach, FL · Member since 2008 · 4k+ posts · 1k+ votes
    4y

    Welcome to BiggerPockets, Jacob! I'm excited for you on this journey of learning and meeting like-minded people here! 

    561-253-6640
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  • Nathan Murith
    Investor · San Rafael · Member since 2020 · 376 posts · 274 votes
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    Quote from @Jacob Aguilar:

    Hello to all, my name is Jake, I'm new to the world of real estate and I mean very new. I'm in the process of buying my first single family home property. The reason I joined this forum is because I would like to surround myself with people who have advice or insights in the real estate market and continue the motivation of making this my path to financial freedom. Cringe I know but that is my goal.

     Welcome @Jacob Aguilar and congratulations on doing the work!

    This is a great place to start! Where are you looking to invest and what kind of real estate do you want to focus on?
    We’re always happy to connect and chat with like-minded people so please do not hesitate to reach out connect, and DM. Happy to share any and all resources we use and love that helped us when we were getting started.

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  • Aj Parikh
    Rental Property Investor · Centreville, VA · Member since 2019 · 1k+ posts · 799 votes
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    Hi Jacob, One of the easiest ways of getting started in real estate today is to invest in turnkey properties out of state. If you have a busy 9-5 routine but have the money to get started and don't have enough time, turnkey companies provide some of the best resources to scale your portfolio. I have used that strategy so feel free to reach out if you want to discuss. 

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  • Melanie ThomasBusiness Member
    Real Estate Broker · San Antonio · Member since 2022 · 1k+ posts · 491 votes
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    Hi! Welcome to Bigger Pockets! Congrats on your first deal! If you ever have any general PM questions, I am happy to help! Happy investing! 

    [email protected]
    RentWerx Property Management4.73216 Reviews
    WebsiteView Page
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  • Jacob Aguilar
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    Member since 2022 · 13 posts · 6 votes
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    Quote from @Julio Gonzalez:

    Welcome to BiggerPockets, Jacob! I'm excited for you on this journey of learning and meeting like-minded people here! 


     Thank you so much it means alot and for the welcoming. 

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  • Jacob Aguilar
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    Member since 2022 · 13 posts · 6 votes
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    Quote from @Nathan Murith:
    Quote from @Jacob Aguilar:

    Hello to all, my name is Jake, I'm new to the world of real estate and I mean very new. I'm in the process of buying my first single family home property. The reason I joined this forum is because I would like to surround myself with people who have advice or insights in the real estate market and continue the motivation of making this my path to financial freedom. Cringe I know but that is my goal.

     Welcome @Jacob Aguilar and congratulations on doing the work!

    This is a great place to start! Where are you looking to invest and what kind of real estate do you want to focus on?
    We’re always happy to connect and chat with like-minded people so please do not hesitate to reach out connect, and DM. Happy to share any and all resources we use and love that helped us when we were getting started.


    Thank you Nathan, I'm in the process of buying a SFH in Tucson, AZ. With some businesses in the city I found the area is great to do just that. I understand that I must live in the residence for a certain amount of time before I can rent out to others.

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  • Jacob Aguilar
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    Member since 2022 · 13 posts · 6 votes
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    Quote from @Melanie Thomas:

    Hi! Welcome to Bigger Pockets! Congrats on your first deal! If you ever have any general PM questions, I am happy to help! Happy investing! 


     Thank you so much Melanie, i might sound dumb but what does PM mean?

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  • Jacob Aguilar
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    Member since 2022 · 13 posts · 6 votes
    4y
    Quote from @Aj Parikh:

    Hi Jacob, One of the easiest ways of getting started in real estate today is to invest in turnkey properties out of state. If you have a busy 9-5 routine but have the money to get started and don't have enough time, turnkey companies provide some of the best resources to scale your portfolio. I have used that strategy so feel free to reach out if you want to discuss. 


     Thank you Aj I will keep that in mind. I will definitely look into turnkey properties.

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  • Cameron Goedde
    Investor · Nashville · Member since 2022 · 12 posts · 3 votes
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    Quote from @Jacob Aguilar:
    Quote from @Nathan Murith:
    Quote from @Jacob Aguilar:

    Hello to all, my name is Jake, I'm new to the world of real estate and I mean very new. I'm in the process of buying my first single family home property. The reason I joined this forum is because I would like to surround myself with people who have advice or insights in the real estate market and continue the motivation of making this my path to financial freedom. Cringe I know but that is my goal.

     Welcome @Jacob Aguilar and congratulations on doing the work!

    This is a great place to start! Where are you looking to invest and what kind of real estate do you want to focus on?
    We’re always happy to connect and chat with like-minded people so please do not hesitate to reach out connect, and DM. Happy to share any and all resources we use and love that helped us when we were getting started.


    Thank you Nathan, I'm in the process of buying a SFH in Tucson, AZ. With some businesses in the city I found the area is great to do just that. I understand that I must live in the residence for a certain amount of time before I can rent out to others.


    Good luck! I'm looking in the Tucson market as well.  Live in Nashville so will be doing it long distance.  I'd love to hear what areas you're looking in.  We've spent some time in Tucson and really love it, so I'm trying to get more familiar with the neighborhoods.  

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  • Christopher Warren
    Real Estate Agent · Tucson · Member since 2019 · 18 posts · 11 votes
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    Welcome to BP Jacob! The community here was crucial to my early days investing. My wife and I have a small (growing) portfolio here in Tucson that is a mix or long-term and short-term rentals. I'm also an investor-friendly agent in town.

    Reach out if I can help or answer any questions.

    Also - Thank you for investing in Tucson. My hometown is great and we have a vision of helping Tucson thrive.

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  • Jacob Aguilar
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    Member since 2022 · 13 posts · 6 votes
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    Quote from @Cameron Goedde:
    Quote from @Jacob Aguilar:
    Quote from @Nathan Murith:
    Quote from @Jacob Aguilar:

    Hello to all, my name is Jake, I'm new to the world of real estate and I mean very new. I'm in the process of buying my first single family home property. The reason I joined this forum is because I would like to surround myself with people who have advice or insights in the real estate market and continue the motivation of making this my path to financial freedom. Cringe I know but that is my goal.

     Welcome @Jacob Aguilar and congratulations on doing the work!

    This is a great place to start! Where are you looking to invest and what kind of real estate do you want to focus on?
    We’re always happy to connect and chat with like-minded people so please do not hesitate to reach out connect, and DM. Happy to share any and all resources we use and love that helped us when we were getting started.


    Thank you Nathan, I'm in the process of buying a SFH in Tucson, AZ. With some businesses in the city I found the area is great to do just that. I understand that I must live in the residence for a certain amount of time before I can rent out to others.


    Good luck! I'm looking in the Tucson market as well.  Live in Nashville so will be doing it long distance.  I'd love to hear what areas you're looking in.  We've spent some time in Tucson and really love it, so I'm trying to get more familiar with the neighborhoods.  

    Thank you Cameron, yeah I'm looking at homes generally in the east side of Tucson. I don't want to give out to much personal info but my limit of home prices is around the 300k range and I find homes around there that fit what I want. I believe there are newer homes being developed SW of Tucson, Valencia West, that are also great but that's my opinion. 
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  • Jacob Aguilar
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    Member since 2022 · 13 posts · 6 votes
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    Quote from @Christopher Warren:

    Welcome to BP Jacob! The community here was crucial to my early days investing. My wife and I have a small (growing) portfolio here in Tucson that is a mix or long-term and short-term rentals. I'm also an investor-friendly agent in town.

    Reach out if I can help or answer any questions.

    Also - Thank you for investing in Tucson. My hometown is great and we have a vision of helping Tucson thrive.

    Thank you Christopher it's great to know there are people in Tucson that's apart of the BP community. I do like Tucson and I'm very happy with my choice of wanting to invest here as my first property. 
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  • Jacob Aguilar
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    Member since 2022 · 13 posts · 6 votes
    4y
    Quote from @Christopher Warren:

    Welcome to BP Jacob! The community here was crucial to my early days investing. My wife and I have a small (growing) portfolio here in Tucson that is a mix or long-term and short-term rentals. I'm also an investor-friendly agent in town.

    Reach out if I can help or answer any questions.

    Also - Thank you for investing in Tucson. My hometown is great and we have a vision of helping Tucson thrive.

    Thank you Christopher it's great to know there are people in Tucson that's apart of the BP community. I do like Tucson and I'm very happy with my choice of wanting to invest here as my first property. 

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  • Corey Martin
    Real Estate Agent · Nashville, TN · Member since 2022 · 54 posts · 36 votes
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    @Jacob Aguilar what other markets have you looked at and what are your investing goals? 

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  • Melanie ThomasBusiness Member
    Real Estate Broker · San Antonio · Member since 2022 · 1k+ posts · 491 votes
    4y
    Quote from @Jacob Aguilar:
    Quote from @Melanie Thomas:

    Hi! Welcome to Bigger Pockets! Congrats on your first deal! If you ever have any general PM questions, I am happy to help! Happy investing! 


     Thank you so much Melanie, i might sound dumb but what does PM mean?

    Property Management :)
    [email protected]
    RentWerx Property Management4.73216 Reviews
    WebsiteView Page
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  • Cameron Goedde
    Investor · Nashville · Member since 2022 · 12 posts · 3 votes
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    Thank you Cameron, yeah I'm looking at homes generally in the east side of Tucson. I don't want to give out to much personal info but my limit of home prices is around the 300k range and I find homes around there that fit what I want. I believe there are newer homes being developed SW of Tucson, Valencia West, that are also great but that's my opinion. 

     Totally get it, and thanks for your thoughts on Valencia.  I'm a fan of the Sabino Canyon area.  Seems like there are a lot of areas around town with long term opportunity. 

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  • Cody LindstromPro Member
    Investor · ND · Member since 2022 · 42 posts · 22 votes
    4y

    I think you came to the right place.  BP has a wealth of free info from investors at every level in the game.  I'm learning daily. 

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  • Lexey Vezzoso
    Real Estate Agent · Boise, ID · Member since 2019 · 192 posts · 184 votes
    4y

    Hi Jacob!

    I just wanted to say congrats on starting your real estate journey! It's a fun ride and there's so much to learn and on top of that there are a ton of people to network and connect with. 

    I'm in the Boise market and my husband and I started our journey 3 years ago. If you ever have any questions or need any guidance feel free to reach out!

    -Lexey 

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  • Drew SygitBusiness Member
    Property Manager · Royal Oak, MI · Member since 2012 · 13k+ posts · 9k+ votes
    4y

    Why are you buying a SFR?

    Better to start out with a 2-4 family and learn more!

    [email protected]248-209-6824
    Logical Property Management4.9462 Reviews
    WebsiteView Page
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  • Aj Parikh
    Rental Property Investor · Centreville, VA · Member since 2019 · 1k+ posts · 799 votes
    4y
    Quote from @Jacob Aguilar:
    Quote from @Aj Parikh:

    Hi Jacob, One of the easiest ways of getting started in real estate today is to invest in turnkey properties out of state. If you have a busy 9-5 routine but have the money to get started and don't have enough time, turnkey companies provide some of the best resources to scale your portfolio. I have used that strategy so feel free to reach out if you want to discuss. 


     Thank you Aj I will keep that in mind. I will definitely look into turnkey properties.


     Feel free to DM me if you have any questions. I have worked this strategy so I can definitely share my experience

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  • Jacob Aguilar
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    Member since 2022 · 13 posts · 6 votes
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    Quote from @Corey Martin:

    @Jacob Aguilar what other markets have you looked at and what are your investing goals? 


     In all honesty I've only looked at the Tucson market. There's so much to learn on my end so I'm taking baby steps at a time. My investing goal is to make enough money where if I lose my job I have a safety net.

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  • Jacob Aguilar
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    Member since 2022 · 13 posts · 6 votes
    4y
    Quote from @Cody Lindstrom:

    I think you came to the right place.  BP has a wealth of free info from investors at every level in the game.  I'm learning daily. 


     Same, there are times where it gets stressful but I'm glad we have tools today that can help us learn this road.

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  • Jacob Aguilar
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    Member since 2022 · 13 posts · 6 votes
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    Quote from @Lexey Vezzoso:

    Hi Jacob!

    I just wanted to say congrats on starting your real estate journey! It's a fun ride and there's so much to learn and on top of that there are a ton of people to network and connect with. 

    I'm in the Boise market and my husband and I started our journey 3 years ago. If you ever have any questions or need any guidance feel free to reach out!

    -Lexey 

    Thank you Lexey, how's the market in Boise?
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  • Jacob Aguilar
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    Member since 2022 · 13 posts · 6 votes
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    Quote from @Drew Sygit:

    Why are you buying a SFR?

    Better to start out with a 2-4 family and learn more!

    I wanted to start in SFR because I feel it suits me better since I'm new to the game of real estate. It's slower that way I can see what's going on.
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  • Corey Martin
    Real Estate Agent · Nashville, TN · Member since 2022 · 54 posts · 36 votes
    4y

    That's the dream! Just curious if you've looked in other markets. I try to scope all the markets I can over BP to find good areas to invest

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