New Wholesaler/Flipper from Katy, Texas

[Bart Shirley]

Hello!

My name is Bart Shirley, and I am a new wholesaler and flipper living in Katy, Texas - just west of Houston. I have had some sporadic work in real estate in the past - I helped to flip two houses with my brother abut 20 years ago, I worked in an appraisal office for six months, and my father has been a broker for several years - but this time will be my first in charge.

I am also in the process of getting my real estate license, and expect to finish my coursework and take the test sometime in September or October. So, I plan to use my newfound MLS access to search out deals to assign to cash buyers.

However, I plainly admit that I still have several pieces to arrange before I go for my first deal. So, any advice you fine folks can pass my way is greatly appreciated. Whatever help I can send in return, I will be happy to share.

Anyway, I am proud to be here!

[Isaiah Hall]

Welcome, Bart! Always great to see more local investors getting active. 

I work as a sales agent with a wholesale brokerage, so I spend a lot of time connecting with buyers and moving deals. Happy to share what I’ve learned about what buyers are looking for, how to structure deals that move, and how I've built my network and made connections.

Once you're licensed, MLS access will definitely open up more opportunities. In the meantime, I'd highly recommend networking with lenders, investors, and other professionals in the space through local meetups or real estate events. That's been a huge value-add for me.

Feel free to reach out, always happy to connect or chat more about the Houston market.