Excited to Start My Real Estate Journey!

Excited to Start My Real Estate Journey!

New to Real Estate · Greenville, SC · Member since 2025 · 3 posts · 4 votes

Hello to Everyone!

I’m brand new to real estate investing but have always been interested in buying, flipping, and owning rental properties. I recently took the plunge and paid $200 for a 3-day virtual Keyspire bootcamp to kickstart my journey. While it delivered a highly concentrated batch of information, it also completely overwhelmed me—and let’s just say I’m definitely not interested in the $20K–$30K upsell they keep pushing.

I don’t personally know any successful investors (yet!), but I know people have built wealth in real estate without spending a fortune on coaching programs, and I’m determined to figure it out.

I have a strong hands-on background in home improvement—painting, flooring, drywall, trim, tile, light electrical, and plumbing—so I know enough to be dangerous about renovations. But when it comes to analyzing deals, financing, and scaling a real estate business… I’ll be honest, I have no clue what I’m doing! 

That’s why I’m here—to learn from others, connect with experienced investors, and take real steps toward getting my first deal. I know real estate is the right path for me, and I’m excited to finally get started.

Looking forward to connecting, learning, and (hopefully) making fewer newbie mistakes along the way!

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Andrew SyriosPro Member
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Residential Real Estate Investor · Kansas City, MO · Member since 2014 · 10k+ posts · 5k+ votes
1y

Welcome aboard and good luck investing!

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  • Member since 2022 · 51 posts · 28 votes
    1y

    Sounds like you could have a good start house hacking or do a live in flip!

    • New to Real Estate · Greenville, SC · Member since 2025 · 3 posts · 4 votes
      1y
      Quote from @Nate Williams:

      Sounds like you could have a good start house hacking or do a live in flip!


       I feel like I'm already doing that with the money pit I bought 2 years ago, haha!  However, I'm not really in a position to do a live in flip here because my wife and kids love the house :)

  • Stephen MoralesBusiness Member
    Jacksonville, FL · Member since 2025 · 402 posts · 205 votes
    1y

    Hey Lewk,

    Welcome! I'm a broken record at this point but most of the cost of those coaching upsells are just grossly inflated and half the time you're left on your own after you pay the money. That capital can definitely be used on your own marketing. $20k can literally get you all the automated marketing you could ask for to 10x your initial investment. 

    If you ever need advice finding off market deals I'd be happy to assist. There are many ways to approach this and they all work as long as you commit 100% to your REI business.

    Good luck!

    • New to Real Estate · Greenville, SC · Member since 2025 · 3 posts · 4 votes
      1y
      Quote from @Stephen Morales:

      Hey Lewk,

      Welcome! I'm a broken record at this point but most of the cost of those coaching upsells are just grossly inflated and half the time you're left on your own after you pay the money. That capital can definitely be used on your own marketing. $20k can literally get you all the automated marketing you could ask for to 10x your initial investment. 

      If you ever need advice finding off market deals I'd be happy to assist. There are many ways to approach this and they all work as long as you commit 100% to your REI business.

      Good luck!


       Thank you Stephen, I appreciate your reply, and I just may reach out for advice at some point for sure!  It's funny, that's all I was thinking about every time they brought up "securing my spot" for $1,000.00 down...."Couldn't this 28k go toward literally any part of my own endeavor?"  I appreciate the validation of my thought process by someone who actually knows :)

      Thanks again Sir!
       

    • Stephen MoralesBusiness Member
      Jacksonville, FL · Member since 2025 · 402 posts · 205 votes
      1y
      Quote from @Lewk Dee:
      Quote from @Stephen Morales:

      Hey Lewk,

      Welcome! I'm a broken record at this point but most of the cost of those coaching upsells are just grossly inflated and half the time you're left on your own after you pay the money. That capital can definitely be used on your own marketing. $20k can literally get you all the automated marketing you could ask for to 10x your initial investment. 

      If you ever need advice finding off market deals I'd be happy to assist. There are many ways to approach this and they all work as long as you commit 100% to your REI business.

      Good luck!


       Thank you Stephen, I appreciate your reply, and I just may reach out for advice at some point for sure!  It's funny, that's all I was thinking about every time they brought up "securing my spot" for $1,000.00 down...."Couldn't this 28k go toward literally any part of my own endeavor?"  I appreciate the validation of my thought process by someone who actually knows :)

      Thanks again Sir!
       


      Anytime! Always trust your gut! Now more than ever since you're entering the world of REI.

      My doors open if you ever need quick advice. 

      Cheers to your upcoming success!

  • Andrew SyriosPro Member
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    Residential Real Estate Investor · Kansas City, MO · Member since 2014 · 10k+ posts · 5k+ votes
    1y

    Welcome aboard and good luck investing!

  • Jay ThomasPro Member
    Real Estate Agent · Houston, TX · Member since 2021 · 1k+ posts · 715 votes
    1y

    Hey Lewk, welcome to the BP community.

    Wishing you all the best on your journey.

  • Real Estate Agent · Member since 2023 · 831 posts · 577 votes
    1y

    Hey Lewk with your hands on renovation skills, you already have a huge advantage for flipping and managing rehabs. The next step is learning how to analyze deals, secure financing, and develop a solid investing strategy. Connecting with experienced investors, attending local meetups, and using free resources like BiggerPockets can help you get there. There are plenty of online resources and BP videos on deal analysis and financing, which are great starting points. You might also want to find an investor friendly agent in your market who can help you break in and spot good opportunities.

  • Wale LawalBusiness Member
    Real Estate Broker · Houston | Dallas | Austin, TX · Member since 2018 · 5k+ posts · 2k+ votes
    1y

    @Lewk Dee

    It’s great that you’re taking action and immersing yourself in real estate investing! While coaching programs can be valuable, you don’t need to spend thousands to get started—there are plenty of free and affordable resources available. Since you already have hands-on renovation skills, focus on learning deal analysis, financing options, and market research to complement your strengths. Start by networking with local investors, joining real estate meetups, and analyzing potential deals to build confidence.

    Good luck!

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