Total newb - but motivated!

[Taylor Marks]

Hi! I’m Taylor in Santa Barbara California. I’m completely new to investing (joining tonight after the webinar was the first step I’ve ever taken) but I’ve been quietly stalking it for a very long time. I’ve been too busy to pursue it seriously though - with my career always in the way. I’m tired of the long hours and high pressure of what I do. I lost a loved one last year and it was a wake up call - life is too short to not have ANY work/life balance. I actually do enjoy what I do, but I can’t find a way to do it part time which leaves no time for ME. So I’m making a change. I’ve just joined with the annual pro (or pro annual?) and looking forward to starting the 90 day challenge. I’m interested in multifamily. I don’t know the lingo yet! I’m definitely NOT looking to invest here in California - but I don’t know where I want to look yet. I’m interested in finding a mentor. I learn best when I have an open line to an expert who’s willing to share knowledge with me (and who doesn’t find my endless questions annoying!). 😂 Looking forward to meeting others in the community and learning how to do this - finally! 

[Min Zhang]

Hey Taylor! Welcome aboard! I recommend reading “Long-Distance Real Estate Investing: How to Buy, Rehab, and Manage Out-of-State Rental Properties” - I found it to be very helpful when I got started investing 2.5 years ago.

Here is a summary of the book.

https://www.nateliason.com/notes/long-distance-real-estate-investing-david-greene

The book also mentions the importance of having a rockstar Realtor, contractor, lender, and property manager.

I invest locally in Columbus and Cleveland. I can send you a list of contacts in Ohio to help you build your team, property manager. Let me know how I can help!