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Carlos Lucio
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New Member Near Dallas, TX Here!

Carlos Lucio
  • New to Real Estate
  • Denton, TX
Posted Dec 4 2022, 11:36

Hello BiggerPockets Forums,

  I hope you y’all are having a great day!
I am Carlos L., a newbie to real estate investing. 
While I have been interested in REI for 2 years now, I have only now decided to take the full jump in. I have done many forms of research: YouTube, Books, and internet searches. These have all been valuable resources however I believe that the best way of learning is asking questions to more experienced professionals! I hope to make great connections and prosper along side the rest of you!

I am currently located near Denton, TX and I’m searching for deals near this area. I am open to long distance investing but I’m currently researching what that entails. 

I'd love to learn how to properly analyze deals, tips on building a team, tips on BRRR, and tips on landlording.
Any help is greatly appreciated!

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Replied Dec 4 2022, 16:15

Hey Carlos, welcome to BP. Would love to connect! 

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Kenny Smith
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Kenny Smith
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Replied Dec 4 2022, 18:26

@Carlos Lucio

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,

Kenny

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Nicholas Davaul
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Nicholas Davaul
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Replied Dec 4 2022, 19:19
Quote from @Carlos Lucio:

I'd love to learn how to properly analyze deals, tips on building a team, tips on BRRR, and tips on landlording.

Any help is greatly appreciated!


Carlos, you are in luck. BP just opened up (like a week ago) there Bootcamp Courses & Classes for Winter 2023!! I hear there are awesome! They have a bootcamp for "Rookies", STR, Mult-Family, House Hacking, and Landlording". So I'd start there!

Welcome aboard! 

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Andrew Syrios
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Andrew Syrios
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ModeratorReplied Dec 4 2022, 21:20

Welcome aboard Carlos!

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Julio Gonzalez
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Julio Gonzalez
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Replied Dec 5 2022, 02:03

You came to the right place, Carlos! 

Welcome aboard and best of luck investing!

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Carlos Lucio
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  • Denton, TX
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Carlos Lucio
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  • Denton, TX
Replied Dec 5 2022, 07:11

Hi @Kenny Smith

Thank you so much for you help! 
I will get on top of those suggestions!

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Carlos Lucio
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Carlos Lucio
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  • Denton, TX
Replied Dec 5 2022, 07:12

Thank you @Julio Gonzalez!

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Carlos Lucio
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Carlos Lucio
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Replied Dec 5 2022, 07:12
Quote from @Andrew Syrios:

Welcome aboard Carlos!

Thank you @Andrew Syrios

Glad to be here! 

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Carlos Lucio
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Carlos Lucio
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  • Denton, TX
Replied Dec 5 2022, 07:17
Quote from @Nicholas Davaul:
Quote from @Carlos Lucio:

I'd love to learn how to properly analyze deals, tips on building a team, tips on BRRR, and tips on landlording.

Any help is greatly appreciated!


Carlos, you are in luck. BP just opened up (like a week ago) there Bootcamp Courses & Classes for Winter 2023!! I hear there are awesome! They have a bootcamp for "Rookies", STR, Mult-Family, House Hacking, and Landlording". So I'd start there!

Welcome aboard! 

 Thank you for your help @Nicholas Davaul! I will glady look into all of these

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Marc Stevenson
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Marc Stevenson
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Replied Dec 5 2022, 09:29
Quote from @Kenny Smith:

@Carlos Lucio

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,

Kenny

@Carlos Lucio

Great Response Kenny!  Build your team and learn learn learn!   

Best of Luck!

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Alli Breighner
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Alli Breighner
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Replied Dec 5 2022, 09:33

Hi Carlos,

Welcome to BP! This is a fantastic platform to be on when starting out. I'd love to offer insight, and connect!

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Denver McClure
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Denver McClure
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Replied Dec 5 2022, 12:05

Hey @Carlos Lucio, congrats on taking the leap into REI! Feel free to reach out anytime to chat.

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Jack Tulloch
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Jack Tulloch
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Replied Dec 5 2022, 13:00

Welcome Carlos!

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Aj Parikh
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Aj Parikh
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  • Centreville, VA
Replied Dec 6 2022, 12:17

Hi Carlos, One of the easiest ways of scaling 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.