Newbie from Kansas City, Missouri area

Rental Property Investor · Athens, GA · Member since 2014 · 18 posts · 2 votes

My name is Jake Blickenstaff and I live in Blue Springs, Missouri (East of Kansas City, Missouri). I do not have any significant background in real estate but am getting into it. I currently am a Power Plant Operator and am saving my extra income to start investing in assets so that my money can make money, instead of 'working' for my money. (Everyone's goal!) I look forward to learning and networking from everyone here. Thanks!

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Darren SagerPro Member
Investor · Tampa, FL · Member since 2013 · 2k+ posts · 1k+ votes
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Welcome to Bigger Pockets @Jake Blickenstaff ! I hope you find BP to be as incredible as I have. If you're just starting out we highly suggest reading the Bigger Pocket's Ultimate Guide to Real Estate Investing. Just click on the words and you'll be taken there. Its a great way for you to get yourself up to speed in the world of REI. Be sure to look the Network tab to see what members are in your area. Just click here. Feel free to ask any questions. You should find that BP will be there to support you in many ways. Its a priceless resource in my opinion. Glad to have you as a member!
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Ray Orellano
Real Estate Broker · Leawood, KS · Member since 2013 · 150 posts · 23 votes
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Welcome Jake! You have everything at your fingertips on this site. Also be sure to set up your keywords....KeyWords

Best of luck!

Ray
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Jake Blickenstaff
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Rental Property Investor · Athens, GA · Member since 2014 · 18 posts · 2 votes
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Thanks for the replies. @Darren Sager I started reading the guide, there's a LOT of great information in there!

@Ray Orellano Thanks for the tip about the KeyWords. I set up some for my local area and plan on keeping a lookout.

Thanks again for the assistance.
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Paul Timmins
Specialist · Rockland, MA · Member since 2010 · 7k+ posts · 2k+ votes
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@Jake Blickenstaff

Welcome.

Check out the Start Here page http://www.biggerpockets.com/starthere

Check out the free BiggerPockets Podcast - A weekly podcast with interviews and a ton of great advice. And you get the benefit of having 50 past ones to catch up on.

Locate and attend 3 different local REIA club meetings great place to meet people gather resources and info. Here you will meet wholesalers who provide deals and rehabbers.

Two Great reads, I bought both J. Scott The Book on Flipping Houses,The Book on Estimating ReHab Costshttp://www.biggerpockets.com/flippingbook

Consider checking out HUD homes for small multi's owner occupied gets first crack.

You might consider Niche or Specialized Housing like student housing. Rents can be 2-4 times more. Remember you don't have to own a property to control it.

Good Luck

Paul
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Eddie Martinez
Real Estate Investor · Belton, MO · Member since 2013 · 50 posts · 6 votes
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Welcome Jake! You getting any snow out that way? :)
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Jake Blickenstaff
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Rental Property Investor · Athens, GA · Member since 2014 · 18 posts · 2 votes
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@Eddie Martinez

yes I did! It was just starting by the time I got off work this morning at 6am. From the sound of it, this might be a very brutal winter!!
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Brandon TurnerPro Member
Investor · Maui, HI · Member since 2009 · 13k+ posts · 3k+ votes
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Hey @Jake Blickenstaff welcome to BP!
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Jake Blickenstaff
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Rental Property Investor · Athens, GA · Member since 2014 · 18 posts · 2 votes
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Thanks @Brandon Turner
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William Robison
Real Estate Consultant · Kansas City, MO · Member since 2013 · 388 posts · 200 votes
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Welcome to the BP @Jake Blickenstaff

There's a lot to learn and sometimes the best learning is by doing. Others have given you some great recommendations that I often share also.

I work with investors, primarily in East Jackson County. You are in a good market area.

We are having a first meetup for Bigger Pockets Kansas City next month. Here is a link to learn more. It will be very informal, just an opportunity to network and learn.

All the best with your goals!

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Engelo RumoraBusiness Member
Investor · Toledo, OH · Member since 2013 · 4k+ posts · 2k+ votes
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Welcome @Jake Blickenstaff

Our group has been based in Kansas City for the past year and have bought and flipped quiet a few houses.

Please feel free to connect as I am more than happy to assist in anyway.

Thanks for your time.
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Engelo RumoraBusiness Member
Investor · Toledo, OH · Member since 2013 · 4k+ posts · 2k+ votes
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Originally posted by @William Robison:
Welcome to the BP @Jake Blickenstaff
There's a lot to learn and sometimes the best learning is by doing. Others have given you some great recommendations that I often share also.

I work with investors, primarily in East Jackson County. You are in a good market area.

We are having a first meetup for Bigger Pockets Kansas City next month. Here is a link to learn more. It will be very informal, just an opportunity to network and learn.

All the best with your goals!

Bigger Pockets Kansas City Meetup

Great idea for this meet up.

Thanks
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Jake Blickenstaff
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Rental Property Investor · Athens, GA · Member since 2014 · 18 posts · 2 votes
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@Engelo Rumora & @William Robison Thank you for the warm welcomes and the invite for the local BP Meetup! If I'm still in KC next month I will definitely attempt to be there, barring the day job doesn't get in the way...waiting to see if I get a job transfer to the Atlanta area.

I will let y'all know either way!

Thanks
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