Newbie in Daytona Beach, FL

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Newbie in Daytona Beach, FL

Jim Iorio
Investor · Ormond Beach, FL · Member since 2014 · 53 posts · 6 votes

Hey everyone!

I'm actually NOT that new to biggerpockets. I listen to all the podcasts (AWESOME info) and I had a business account. I wasn't able to do much with it, so I FINALLY got around to creating a personal account so I can network. I'm originally from NY, but now live near Daytona Beach, FL.

Currently, I'm wholesaling throughout Volusia County, FL which encompasses Daytona Beach and some other surrounding towns. It's a pretty big area. I'm looking to establish a solid wholesaling business, then move on to doing fix and flips/buy and hold investing.

I was working on my REI career for all of 2013 as well, so I'm a little more knowledgeable than the typical "newbie", but no deals closed as of yet.

That's about it for me, guys. I look forward to meeting all the awesome people in this forum! Let's do some big things together in 2014!

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Brandon TurnerPro Member
Investor · Maui, HI · Member since 2009 · 13k+ posts · 3k+ votes
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Hey @Jim Iorio welcome to BP!

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  • Paul Timmins
    Specialist · Rockland, MA · Member since 2010 · 7k+ posts · 2k+ votes
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    @Jim Iorio

    Welcome. Networking will be a key to your success.

    Locate and attend 3 different local REIA club meetings great place to meet people gather resources and info. Here you will meet fellow wholesalers and all the cash buyers (rehabbers) you will need.

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

    Locate and attend the local landlord association meeting good people and resources.

    Good Luck

    Paul

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  • Jim Iorio
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    Investor · Ormond Beach, FL · Member since 2014 · 53 posts · 6 votes
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    Thanks Paul!

    I have one in my sights already in Daytona Beach. I plan on attending next Thursday. Other than that, I'm going to have to start trekking to Orlando & Jacksonville! Gotta do what I gotta do though! Thanks for the book recommendations, I will check them out!

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  • Steve Smith
    Beverly Hills, FL · Member since 2013 · 388 posts · 62 votes
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    @Jim Iorio Jim check out Cfri the local REIA in the Orlando area they have monthly meetings, classes, and group meeting that deal with your real estate interest. I wish you well in your real estate ventures

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  • Jim Iorio
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    Investor · Ormond Beach, FL · Member since 2014 · 53 posts · 6 votes
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    @Steve Smith Hey Steve, thanks a lot for the help! Actually, the meeting I plan on going to next Thursday in Daytona is our Volusia County chapter of CFRI. I may head to the Orlando one as well. It's a bit of a hike, but you can't beat the exposure!

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  • Brandon TurnerPro Member
    Investor · Maui, HI · Member since 2009 · 13k+ posts · 3k+ votes
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    Hey @Jim Iorio welcome to BP!

    Podcast Guest on Show #92
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  • Jim Iorio
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    Investor · Ormond Beach, FL · Member since 2014 · 53 posts · 6 votes
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    Thanks @Brandon Turner I just listened to episode 53 of the podcast. It's a great soundtrack for writing out yellow letters!

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  • Brandon TurnerPro Member
    Investor · Maui, HI · Member since 2009 · 13k+ posts · 3k+ votes
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    Thanks @Jim Iorio ! That's awesome :)

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  • Joe Fairless
    Investor · Cincinnati, OH · Member since 2013 · 2k+ posts · 1k+ votes
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    @Jim Iorio - as you work to break through in wholesaling you might find this blog post I wrote beneficial for how to stand out from your competition:

    http://www.biggerpockets.com/blogs/4430/blog_posts/32194-attention-wholesalers-2-ways-to-stand-out-from-your-competition

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  • Mark Masiel
    Lima, Lima · Member since 2014 · 59 posts · 11 votes
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    Welcome Jim! I grew up in Ormond Beach. My father actually sold a ton of properties in Palm Coast-back in the day when it belonged to ITT.

    I am looking at Central Florida as one possible place to invest. I love the area, probably because it reminds me of my youth!

    Best of luck and I look forward to following your successes.

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  • Justin Stamper
    Investor · Orlando, FL · Member since 2012 · 822 posts · 303 votes
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    welcome @Jim Iorio

    if you ever have clients that want property in Orlando/Deltona/Deland hit me up! We could do some business together!

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