New Investor Looking to Learn & Connect!

[Cenada Clifton-smith]

Hey everyone! My name is Nado and I'm a real estate investor in the San Antonio market. I currently serve in the AF as a cyber officer and am pursuing wealth so that I can build legacy for my family. I currently have a duplex that purchased for $295K that is operating as a PadSplit , don't ask me about the cash flow 😂 it's getting there! I'm looking to purchase a 4 BR/2.5 BA for $<$250K outside of an HOA to operate as a PadSplit as well! I'm looking for mentorship, I've learned alot of hard lessons through doing this alone with YouTube and podcasts as my teachers. Also looking to connect and provide value to anyone I can!

[Laura Navaquin]

Hello Cenada, Thanks for sharing a bit about your journey! It’s great to see you diving into the San Antonio market and actively building your real estate portfolio. It sounds like you’ve learned a lot through hands-on experience and your self-directed research, that’s truly the best way to grow in this field!!!!

I can definitely appreciate the challenges of managing cash flow and the learning curve that comes with operating a PadSplit, especially when you're doing it solo. It's impressive that you're already looking to scale with your next acquisition and focusing on non-HOA properties. That can definitely provide more flexibility for rental strategies like PadSplit.

As someone who’s been in the industry for nearly a decade, I’d be happy to offer guidance, whether it’s on strategy refinement, financial structuring, or even navigating some of the tougher lessons I’ve learned along the way. I believe in the power of community and mentorship, and it’s great that you’re also open to connecting with others and providing value to the group.

If you’d like to chat more about next steps, creative financing, or expanding your network, feel free to reach out. I’d be happy to help and share what I’ve learned!

Looking forward to connecting with you further.

Best,
Laura