Army Soldier eager to learn how to be a real estate investor

Army Soldier eager to learn how to be a real estate investor

Member since 2024 · 8 posts · 6 votes

Hi All,

My name is Joao Hortencio and I am an U.S. Army Soldier currently stationed in JBLM. I am excited more about real estate investing wherever the Army has me stationed at and how to use my VA loan to buy a great investment(s).

I plan on staying Active Duty and do real estate at the same time. I learned about the Bigger Pockets community from a fellow soldier that has a few properties while serving full time in the military. 

It seems hard but if other people successfully did/do it, with the right knowledge/tools I can make it happen too

I’m eager to connect and learn from y’all 

Thanks

Joao Hortencio



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

    Welcome to BiggerPockets!

    You’re definitely starting off with a great strategy. It’s definitely doable. 

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

    Send me a message if you have questions.

    I wish you all the best.

  • Real Estate Agent · Puyallup, WA · Member since 2022 · 551 posts · 379 votes
    2y

    Welcome!!

    You have a major advantage because like you said, you are able to utilize your VA eligibility to get your foot in the door. Have you decided which types of investment property you will be going for? Single Family, Multi Family/house hack?

    You are in the best spot possible to learn from everyone on here!

  • Real Estate Broker · Hoquiam, WA · Member since 2021 · 32 posts · 13 votes
    2y

    Joao,

    I have a beautiful brand new duplex perfect for a VA owner occupy off the I5 corridor. It's not near JBLM but it's not too far. It would be perfect for a VA purchase. Let me know if your interested.

  • Real Estate Agent · Lafayette, LA · Member since 2024 · 46 posts · 21 votes
    2y

    Thank you for your service and welcome to Bigger Pockets! 

  • Member since 2024 · 8 posts · 6 votes
    2y
    Quote from @Nathan Harden:

    Welcome!!

    You have a major advantage because like you said, you are able to utilize your VA eligibility to get your foot in the door. Have you decided which types of investment property you will be going for? Single Family, Multi Family/house hack?

    You are in the best spot possible to learn from everyone on here!


     Hi Nathan 

    Thanks for reaching out. I’m currently looking for a single family house in this area not too far from JBLM

  • Member since 2024 · 8 posts · 6 votes
    2y
    Quote from @Paige B.:

    Thank you for your service and welcome to Bigger Pockets! 

    Hi Page!!

    Thank you for your support :)
  • Member since 2024 · 8 posts · 6 votes
    2y
    Quote from @Anastasia Osorio:

    Joao,

    I have a beautiful brand new duplex perfect for a VA owner occupy off the I5 corridor. It's not near JBLM but it's not too far. It would be perfect for a VA purchase. Let me know if you're interested.

    Hello Anastasia,

    Sure, I’d like to know more about it. 

    Thanks 

    Joao
  • Member since 2024 · 8 posts · 6 votes
    2y
    Quote from @Hamp Lee III:

    Welcome to BiggerPockets!

    You’re definitely starting off with a great strategy. It’s definitely doable. 

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

    Send me a message if you have questions.

    I wish you all the best.

    Hello Hamp,

    Thats awesome and a great inspiration to me!

    I spent some time in Ft Sam Houston and absolutely love the area!

    Thank you for your service and your help!

    Joao
  • Andrew SyriosPro Member
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    Residential Real Estate Investor · Kansas City, MO · Member since 2014 · 10k+ posts · 5k+ votes
    2y

    Welcome aboard! Make sure to check out @David Pere's Military to Millionaire. His stuff is particularly tailored for those in the military who want to invest in real estate

  • Member since 2024 · 8 posts · 6 votes
    2y

    Thanks Andrew, I will definitely look it up!

  • Real Estate Agent · Olympia, WA · Member since 2023 · 20 posts · 5 votes
    2y

    Hey Joao,

    Real estate agent out of Lacey here & I enjoy working with JBLM active duty.

    I would be glad to chat with you about the market around JBLM and what kinds of properties are still good investments despite most of the cash flow drying up in the area recently. Feel free to reach out! 

  • Rental Property Investor · Spanaway, WA · Member since 2016 · 82 posts · 41 votes
    2y

    Hey @Joao Bosco Hortencio Da Cruz! Welcome to BiggerPockets. I too was once introduced to all this by another friend. I am a Soldier just like you, but across the street at Camp Murray (North Fort side). I'm also an investor and Realtor focused on helping others do the same. I'd be happy to connect with you. I can even pop over to JBLM. Give me a call anytime!

    Nick

  • Member since 2024 · 8 posts · 6 votes
    2y
    Quote from @Andrew Belz:

    Hey Joao,

    Real estate agent out of Lacey here & I enjoy working with JBLM active duty.

    I would be glad to chat with you about the market around JBLM and what kinds of properties are still good investments despite most of the cash flow drying up in the area recently. Feel free to reach out! 

    Hey Andrew,

    Thanks for reaching out and helping the military community. Absolutely, I will reach out soon!
    Thanks

    Joao
  • Member since 2024 · 8 posts · 6 votes
    2y
    Quote from @Nicholas Zaharevich:

    Hey @Joao Bosco Hortencio Da Cruz! Welcome to BiggerPockets. I too was once introduced to all this by another friend. I am a Soldier just like you, but across the street at Camp Murray (North Fort side). I'm also an investor and Realtor focused on helping others do the same. I'd be happy to connect with you. I can even pop over to JBLM. Give me a call anytime!

    Nick

    Hey Nick,

    Thank you for reaching out!!

    Congrats, your journey is very inspirational!

    For sure, I’ll be reaching out!

    Thanks,

    Joao


  • Solo 401k Expert · Anaheim Hills, CA · Member since 2012 · 18k+ posts · 6k+ votes
    2y

    Welcome to BP Joao! It's a perfect place to start your real estate investing journey.

    Set up keyword alerts to be notified of the topics that interest you: http://www.biggerpockets.com/alerts

    Wishing you the best!

  • Kari MontgomeryBusiness Member
    Puyallup, WA · Member since 2023 · 2 posts · 0 votes
    2y

    Hi There! I have run a real estate team in your area.  Been a broker and real estate investor for over 20 years.  We have a real estate investor group that meets that meets quarterly.  The next "Roundtable" investment discussion is on April 9th, in Puyallup.  Interested?  Give me a call or text and I will fill you in and reserve you a spot. 

  • Real Estate Agent · Member since 2023 · 831 posts · 577 votes
    2y

    Welcome to the BiggerPockets community! A great place to get started.

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