Dana Johns Rookie home investor

Dana Johns Rookie home investor

Dana N JohnsPro Member
Member since 2023 路 11 posts 路 6 votes

Hello, I'm here to find help and directions  to becoming an investor. I would like to get to know people like myself that's wants financial freedom or has. A little about me I am a Navy Vet , I am a aircraft mechanic ,I am 42 years old and I am just tired of working for people I would like to work for myself and get rid of the 9-5 job. I am a very sociable and coachable guy. please feel free to discuss anything with me 

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  • Real Estate Agent 路 Myrtle Beach, SC 路 Member since 2022 路 33 posts 路 30 votes
    2y

    First: Thank you for your service @Dana N Johns!

    Secondly, welcome to the Bigger Pockets community!

    My wife and I have been investing for about two and a half years now - we have learned a lot from many rookie mistakes we made ourselves, haha. 

    We have two LTRs and we did a fix and flip in our hometown: Myrtle Beach, SC and are goal is to buy three more properties this year.

    Where are you in the investing process right now? Let me know if you have any questions, and if I can help you in any way. 馃挭

    Please let me know what questions you have! Would love to help you getting started on your Real Estate investing journey. 


  • Julio GonzalezPro Member
    Specialist 路 West Palm Beach, FL 路 Member since 2008 路 4k+ posts 路 1k+ votes
    2y

    Glad to have you on the forum, Sonny! It's fantastic to see your determination to pursue financial freedom and independence.

    This community is filled with like-minded individuals who share your aspirations.

    Welcome aboard and best of luck investing! 
    -Julio

  • Josh YoungPro Member
    Rental Property Investor / REALTOR庐 / Property Manager 路 Gilbert, AZ 路 Member since 2023 路 384 posts 路 421 votes
    2y

    @Dana N Johns without knowing your situation it's hard to give you too much advice, but I will tell you that real estate investing can be great for long term wealth creation, it can help you get to financial freedom, so you can quit your job, but it will take some time. And quitting your job will probably not happen right away, the income from your job will help you to get loans to buy real estate. If you have access to a VA loan that is going to be a huge advantage that I would recommend you try to use if you can. Step one is to buy a primary residence to live in, step two is to buy another primary residence to live in and turn the 1st one into a rental.

  • Hamp Lee IIIPro Member
    Real Estate Agent 路 San Antonio, TX 路 Member since 2019 路 1k+ posts 路 832 votes
    2y

    Welcome to BiggerPockets!

    I'm active duty Air Force with four properties. Three are VA loans.

    Using your VA loan is a great way to get started.

    Message me if you have any specific questions.

    I wish you all the best.

  • Dana N JohnsPro Member
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    Member since 2023 路 11 posts 路 6 votes
    2y

    Hamp, 

    Thank you for reaching out I appreciate it. I do plan on using my VA loan I will like to give you a call when you are free I would like to ask you a few questions if you don't mind ?

  • Noah CorwickPro Member
    Realtor 路 Phoenix, AZ 路 Member since 2021 路 271 posts 路 115 votes
    2y

    Hi Dana!

    As others have mentioned, definitely taking advantage of your VA loan status will be ideal for getting your first property.

    Have you decided on your overall RE strategy (flips, rentals, wholesaling, etc.)? This will also help determine what type of home you ultimately purchase and provide your beginning foundation.  

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