Aspiring real estate investor

Member since 2025 · 16 posts · 4 votes

Hello, My name is Robert, and I'm an entrepreneur focused on real estate investing, specifically in single and multi-family properties and strategic flips. I have formed an LLC with my partners, securing funding, and leveraging creative financing strategies. Inspired by The ABCs of Real Estate Investing, BRRRR and insights from BiggerPockets, I’m focused on building long-term wealth and replacing my current income with rental properties.

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Mike Fingleton

Real Estate Agent · Scottsdale, AZ · Member since 2024 · 155 posts · 103 votes

Hey Robert, welcome to the world of real estate investimg! Sounds like you've got a solid foundation.. an LLC, funding, and creative financing strategies are already huge steps forward. I remember when I first got started, I thought reading books and analyzing deals was enough.. but once you start making offers and managing properties, that's when the real learning kicks in. Since you're focusing on both single and multi-family, I'd ask, what's your game plan for market selection? I've seen investors get stuck in analysis paralysis, trying to time the "perfect" market instead of just jumping in where the numbers work. For example, in Phoenix (where I'm based), cap rates have compressed over the years, but strong rent growth and job migration have kept deals attractive.. compared to, say, San Diego, where the appreciation play is stronger than cash flow. A buddy of mine who started around the same time I did got caught chasing every "hot" market tip and ended up never buying for the first three years.. meanwhile, another investor I know locked in deals in San Antonio and has tripled his portfolio because he committed to a market early. My take? All channels work, but some work more often than others. Off-market leads from probate attorneys, solid agent connections, and understanding local zoning/ADU rules can unlock way better deals than just browsing the MLS or hoping for a wholesale gem. Also, curious..how's your financing structured? Are you leveraging private lenders, seller financing, or traditional bank loans? I've seen some investors get creative with HELOCs or portfolio loans to scale faster. What's your biggest challenge right now?

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Mike Fingleton
Real Estate Agent · Scottsdale, AZ · Member since 2024 · 155 posts · 103 votes
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Hey Robert, welcome to the world of real estate investimg! Sounds like you've got a solid foundation.. an LLC, funding, and creative financing strategies are already huge steps forward. I remember when I first got started, I thought reading books and analyzing deals was enough.. but once you start making offers and managing properties, that's when the real learning kicks in. Since you're focusing on both single and multi-family, I'd ask, what's your game plan for market selection? I've seen investors get stuck in analysis paralysis, trying to time the "perfect" market instead of just jumping in where the numbers work. For example, in Phoenix (where I'm based), cap rates have compressed over the years, but strong rent growth and job migration have kept deals attractive.. compared to, say, San Diego, where the appreciation play is stronger than cash flow. A buddy of mine who started around the same time I did got caught chasing every "hot" market tip and ended up never buying for the first three years.. meanwhile, another investor I know locked in deals in San Antonio and has tripled his portfolio because he committed to a market early. My take? All channels work, but some work more often than others. Off-market leads from probate attorneys, solid agent connections, and understanding local zoning/ADU rules can unlock way better deals than just browsing the MLS or hoping for a wholesale gem. Also, curious..how's your financing structured? Are you leveraging private lenders, seller financing, or traditional bank loans? I've seen some investors get creative with HELOCs or portfolio loans to scale faster. What's your biggest challenge right now?
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Dennis Bragg
San Diego, CA · Member since 2024 · 88 posts · 67 votes
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Hi Robert! New blood in the forum is always exciting.. what's your top strategy for finding hidden deals?
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  Member since 2025 · 16 posts · 4 votes
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  Hi Robert! New blood in the forum is always exciting.. what's your top strategy for finding hidden deals?
  
  Right now Driving for dollars because of my day job I travel all over Kingman, AZ as a pumps operator, I have also contacted a few real estate agents and they have been a great help. I also use Facebook market place, craigs list, and friends and family.
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Andrew Moresi
Member since 2025 · 25 posts · 9 votes
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Hello! Awesome to see a new investor-minded person here.. do you have a favorite real estate success story already?
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- Robert Deets
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  Hello! Awesome to see a new investor-minded person here.. do you have a favorite real estate success story already?
  
  Not yet but hope to close on the house we have in contract by April
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Kerlous TadresBusiness Member
Realtor · Columbus, OH · Member since 2023 · 1k+ posts · 1k+ votes
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Quote from @Robert Deets:

Hello, My name is Robert, and I'm an entrepreneur focused on real estate investing, specifically in single and multi-family properties and strategic flips. I have formed an LLC with my partners, securing funding, and leveraging creative financing strategies. Inspired by The ABCs of Real Estate Investing, BRRRR and insights from BiggerPockets, I’m focused on building long-term wealth and replacing my current income with rental properties.

Hey Robert, welcome to BP!
Great to hear, I would recommend starting with a smaller rehab for your first one to get going
[email protected]614-490-1163
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- Robert Deets
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  Quote from @Kerlous Tadres:
  
  Quote from @Robert Deets:
  
  Hello, My name is Robert, and I'm an entrepreneur focused on real estate investing, specifically in single and multi-family properties and strategic flips. I have formed an LLC with my partners, securing funding, and leveraging creative financing strategies. Inspired by The ABCs of Real Estate Investing, BRRRR and insights from BiggerPockets, I’m focused on building long-term wealth and replacing my current income with rental properties.
  
  Hey Robert, welcome to BP!
  Great to hear, I would recommend starting with a smaller rehab for your first one to get going
  
  Thank you! We are in our first contract and it is a manufactured home that just needs a face lift new paint and a few upgrades. We are picking up under market value. We are going to flip it and it should bring us a 25,000 to 30,000 to reinvest in another property
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Jay ThomasPro Member
Real Estate Agent · Houston, TX · Member since 2021 · 1k+ posts · 715 votes
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Hey Robert, welcome to the BP Forums. Wishing you all the best on your journey.
[email protected]832-889-5607
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- Robert Deets
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  Quote from @Jay Thomas:
  
  Hey Robert, welcome to the BP Forums. Wishing you all the best on your journey.
  
  Thank you!
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Danny Gallagher
Investor · Northbrook, IL · Member since 2024 · 7 posts · 4 votes
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Hey Robert, myself included! I'm grinding to find my first property. Please feel free to share any pointers you or anyone have!
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- Robert Deets
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  Member since 2025 · 16 posts · 4 votes
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  Quote from @Danny Gallagher:
  
  Hey Robert, myself included! I'm grinding to find my first property. Please feel free to share any pointers you or anyone have!
  
  Awesome! I think being on bigger pockets is a great start. Keep in touch and let me know your successes and I will do the same. I wish you much success!
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Julio GonzalezPro Member
Specialist · West Palm Beach, FL · Member since 2008 · 4k+ posts · 1k+ votes
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Welcome to BiggerPockets, Robert! Sounds like you’re building something great—wishing you big success!

-Julio
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- Robert Deets
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  Quote from @Julio Gonzalez:
  
  Welcome to BiggerPockets, Robert! Sounds like you’re building something great—wishing you big success!
  
  -Julio
  
  Thank you!
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Joseph Bui
Lender · Nationwide · Member since 2023 · 362 posts · 237 votes
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Hi Robert, excited that you are jumping into the world of real estate. I have a 10 door portfolio across Detroit and Memphis and would be happy to help answer any questions you have, especially in these markets. Lets connect!
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- Robert Deets
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  Quote from @Joseph Bui:
  
  Hi Robert, excited that you are jumping into the world of real estate. I have a 10 door portfolio across Detroit and Memphis and would be happy to help answer any questions you have, especially in these markets. Lets connect!
  
  I would love to connect I am still learning and am aware that my biggest weakness is what i don't know I need to know! let me know when and how you want to connect I am eager to learn.
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Rick Luebbert
Real Estate Agent · Memphis · Member since 2021 · 41 posts · 25 votes
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Welcome to BP, Robert! It sounds like you are off to a great start. Good luck!
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- Robert Deets
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  Quote from @Rick Luebbert:
  
  Welcome to BP, Robert! It sounds like you are off to a great start. Good luck!
  
  Thank you!
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Jeremy HoldenBusiness Member
Real Estate Agent · Scottsdale, AZ · Member since 2021 · 156 posts · 90 votes
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Lisa Choi
Real Estate Agent · San Antonio · Member since 2024 · 103 posts · 42 votes
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Hey Robert, welcome to the community! It sounds like you have a great strategy in place and a strong foundation with your LLC and creative financing approach. The ABCs of Real Estate Investing and BRRRR are both great frameworks for building long-term wealth.

Are you currently focused on single-family or multifamily for your next deal? Looking forward to connecting and hearing more about your journey!

Lisa Choi
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- Robert Deets
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  Quote from @Lisa Choi:
  
  Hey Robert, welcome to the community! It sounds like you have a great strategy in place and a strong foundation with your LLC and creative financing approach. The ABCs of Real Estate Investing and BRRRR are both great frameworks for building long-term wealth.
  
  Are you currently focused on single-family or multifamily for your next deal? Looking forward to connecting and hearing more about your journey!
  
  Lisa Choi
  
  Thank you. I would definitely love to connect. What has been your biggest success?
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- Lisa Choi
  Real Estate Agent · San Antonio · Member since 2024 · 103 posts · 42 votes
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  Quote from @Robert Deets:
  
  Quote from @Lisa Choi:
  
  Hey Robert, welcome to the community! It sounds like you have a great strategy in place and a strong foundation with your LLC and creative financing approach. The ABCs of Real Estate Investing and BRRRR are both great frameworks for building long-term wealth.
  
  Are you currently focused on single-family or multifamily for your next deal? Looking forward to connecting and hearing more about your journey!
  
  Lisa Choi
  
  Thank you. I would definitely love to connect. What has been your biggest success?
  
  My biggest success so far has been helping my investors succeed—locating great deals for them and assisting in making profitable decisions. While I haven’t started my own flip yet, that’s my goal for 2026, and I’m excited to take that next step. What about you? What’s been your biggest success in real estate?
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- Robert Deets
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  Member since 2025 · 16 posts · 4 votes
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  Quote from @Lisa Choi:
  
  Quote from @Robert Deets:
  
  Quote from @Lisa Choi:
  
  Hey Robert, welcome to the community! It sounds like you have a great strategy in place and a strong foundation with your LLC and creative financing approach. The ABCs of Real Estate Investing and BRRRR are both great frameworks for building long-term wealth.
  
  Are you currently focused on single-family or multifamily for your next deal? Looking forward to connecting and hearing more about your journey!
  
  Lisa Choi
  
  Thank you. I would definitely love to connect. What has been your biggest success?
  
  My biggest success so far has been helping my investors succeed—locating great deals for them and assisting in making profitable decisions. While I haven’t started my own flip yet, that’s my goal for 2026, and I’m excited to take that next step. What about you? What’s been your biggest success in real estate?
  
  My biggest success so far is getting started. I do have a single family under contract so hopefully everything goes smooth!
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- Lisa Choi
  Real Estate Agent · San Antonio · Member since 2024 · 103 posts · 42 votes
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  Quote from @Robert Deets:
  
  Quote from @Lisa Choi:
  
  Quote from @Robert Deets:
  
  Quote from @Lisa Choi:
  
  Hey Robert, welcome to the community! It sounds like you have a great strategy in place and a strong foundation with your LLC and creative financing approach. The ABCs of Real Estate Investing and BRRRR are both great frameworks for building long-term wealth.
  
  Are you currently focused on single-family or multifamily for your next deal? Looking forward to connecting and hearing more about your journey!
  
  Lisa Choi
  
  Thank you. I would definitely love to connect. What has been your biggest success?
  
  My biggest success so far has been helping my investors succeed—locating great deals for them and assisting in making profitable decisions. While I haven’t started my own flip yet, that’s my goal for 2026, and I’m excited to take that next step. What about you? What’s been your biggest success in real estate?
  
  My biggest success so far is getting started. I do have a single family under contract so hopefully everything goes smooth!
  
  Getting started is the biggest hurdle—congratulations! That’s amazing news, and I’m excited to hear how everything goes with your first property. If you run into any challenges along the way, don’t hesitate to reach out. Wishing you a smooth process and a great start to your week!
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Jackson Harris
Realtor · Phoenix AZ, USA · Member since 2023 · 209 posts · 81 votes
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Hey Robert glad to see you on BP! I'd love to connect sometime, I'm in the AZ market as well - would love to hear about what you're investing in this year and the future. I'll send you a PM!
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