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Seale, AL · Member since 2022 · 11 posts · 7 votes

Hello, I am new to membership, but ive been listening A LOT to your podcasts. I think it provides incredible value. Accidentally, I own 1 rental property and I like the income it provides. I am closing on a second property this friday and I want to learn from and be inspired by others in their journey to financial freedom.

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Rental Property Investor · Indianapolis, IN · Member since 2018 · 4k+ posts · 4k+ votes

@Joseph Messinger Congrats man! Tell us about property #2.

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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, Joseph!

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Eliott Elias
Investor · Austin, TX · Member since 2021 · 9k+ posts · 5k+ votes
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Happy to connect
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Jaron WallingPro Member
Rental Property Investor · Indianapolis, IN · Member since 2018 · 4k+ posts · 4k+ votes
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@Joseph Messinger Congrats man! Tell us about property #2.
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Ryan Doner
Real Estate Agent · Denver CO, USA · Member since 2021 · 8 posts · 1 vote
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Hey @Joseph Messinger Welcome to BiggerPockets! You have hit the JACKPOT of resources for real estate investors. You can literally find answers to all of your questions within the confines of this site. What’s the best way to get started using BiggerPockets?

1.Subscribe to the BiggerPockets Money and Rookie Podcasts
2.Attend the FREE WEBINARS
3.Attend a Meetup in Your Area / virtual meet ups
4.Purchase the Beginner Books: How to Invest in Real Estate, Set for Life, The House Hacking Strategy
5.Peruse the forums! Ask questions! Answer Questions! If you are consistent with learning real estate over the next 4-6 months, you’ll be ready to purchase your first (or next) property in NO TIME!

Good luck,
Ryan Doner
Investor Friendly Agent in Denver
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Joseph Messinger
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Seale, AL · Member since 2022 · 11 posts · 7 votes
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Quote from @Jaron Walling:

@Joseph Messinger Congrats man! Tell us about property #2.

Thanks! Its a 4/2 at about 2000 sq ft. Single family home. It has an above ground pool Cant tell if thats a liability or an asset. Closing is friday
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Joseph Messinger
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Seale, AL · Member since 2022 · 11 posts · 7 votes
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Quote from @Ryan Doner:

Hey @Joseph Messinger Welcome to BiggerPockets! You have hit the JACKPOT of resources for real estate investors. You can literally find answers to all of your questions within the confines of this site. What’s the best way to get started using BiggerPockets?

1.Subscribe to the BiggerPockets Money and Rookie Podcasts
2.Attend the FREE WEBINARS
3.Attend a Meetup in Your Area / virtual meet ups
4.Purchase the Beginner Books: How to Invest in Real Estate, Set for Life, The House Hacking Strategy
5.Peruse the forums! Ask questions! Answer Questions! If you are consistent with learning real estate over the next 4-6 months, you’ll be ready to purchase your first (or next) property in NO TIME!

Good luck,
Ryan Doner
Investor Friendly Agent in Denver

Thanks Ryan! Im looking through the site now. I think I am going to go PRO in a few days....
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Jaron WallingPro Member
Rental Property Investor · Indianapolis, IN · Member since 2018 · 4k+ posts · 4k+ votes
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@Joseph Messinger Sounds like a big house. The majority of investors will tell you pools are a liability and they don't mess with them. It's about to be your investment. You get to call the shots!
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Alli Breighner
Lender · San Diego, CA · Member since 2022 · 587 posts · 298 votes
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Hello Joseph-
Welcome to BiggerPockets! Would love to connect.
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Danny Frye
Investor · Atlanta, GA · Member since 2022 · 3 posts · 0 votes
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Welcome to BP Joseph. What are you short and long term investing goals?
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Nicole Heasley Beitenman
Investor · Youngstown, OH · Member since 2017 · 2k+ posts · 2k+ votes
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Welcome to BP!
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Jordan MoorheadBusiness Member
Real Estate Agent · Austin, TX · Member since 2015 · 5k+ posts · 3k+ votes
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Welcome @Joseph Messinger! These forums have great info too
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Joseph Messinger
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Seale, AL · Member since 2022 · 11 posts · 7 votes
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Quote from @Danny Frye:

Welcome to BP Joseph. What are you short and long term investing goals?

Great question. Very short term goal is to get a renter in my new property. Super long term goal, cash flow of 20k/month. Between those 2 goals, a lot of experience!
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Bryan Blankenship
Investor · Cincinnati, OH · Member since 2014 · 538 posts · 432 votes
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Welcome aboard brother!
You're in the right spot for advice and sustaining the right mindset to achieve your goals. There's an abundance of resources here on BP, make sure you use them all! 🙂

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Alicia MarksPro Member
Fort Worth, TX · Member since 2020 · 1k+ posts · 2k+ votes
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Steven Foster Wilson
Rental Property Investor · Columbus, OH · Member since 2017 · 3k+ posts · 3k+ votes
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Quote from @Joseph Messinger:

Hello, I am new to membership, but ive been listening A LOT to your podcasts. I think it provides incredible value. Accidentally, I own 1 rental property and I like the income it provides. I am closing on a second property this friday and I want to learn from and be inspired by others in their journey to financial freedom.

Welcome to the BP community @Joseph Messinger!

I always recommend the book “Rich dad, Poor dad” by Robert T. Kiyosak to anyone starting out. You're already on the right path by listening to the BiggerPockets podcast. Start growing your network, look on Facebook/BiggerPockets for different events, find a mentor doing what you want to do, and get to know the local lenders/brokers.

Try to attend your local REI networking groups and meetups. Connect with as many real estate mentors as you can.
You can also consult with lenders, brokers and ask them for suggestions on who might be a good real estate mentor most will be able to provide one.
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Bradley Dosch
Real Estate Agent · Seattle, WA · Member since 2019 · 301 posts · 188 votes
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Hey Joseph, congratulations on the first rental property! Even if it is an accident, still counts :) My personal journey is similar to yours - I just keep house hacking once a year and keeping the previous one as a rental. This is a super accessible way for people to get into real estate investing
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Joseph Messinger
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Seale, AL · Member since 2022 · 11 posts · 7 votes
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Hello all, closed on my 2nd property on Friday. Im advertising on craigslist and facebook. What other places have worked for you?
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Joseph Messinger
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Seale, AL · Member since 2022 · 11 posts · 7 votes
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So, an update. I have a good lead on a prospect for a tenant. One of the options we are considering is a rent to own agreement. Where is the best place to get smart on this? Do you recommend anyone?
thank you.
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Joseph Messinger
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Seale, AL · Member since 2022 · 11 posts · 7 votes
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Quote from @Jaron Walling:

@Joseph Messinger Congrats man! Tell us about property #2.

Aaaand, I just put a rent in it today. Im stoked!
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Jaron WallingPro Member
Rental Property Investor · Indianapolis, IN · Member since 2018 · 4k+ posts · 4k+ votes
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@Joseph Messinger Congrats again man! We did the same last night for one of our SFR. We found tenants in the dead of winter so I couldn't be happier. Didn't think it was going happen for awhile.
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