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New Investor in Dallas, Excited to Connect!

Hogan Campbell
Dallas, TX · Member since 2025 · 1 post · 3 votes

Hey everyone! My name is Hogan and I’m based in the Dallas, TX area. I’m new to real estate investing and looking to get started with fix & flips and building a rental portfolio over time.

I have some capital set aside and am ready to take action on the right opportunities while continuing to learn. I’m looking to connect with local investors, wholesalers, contractors, lenders, and anyone open to sharing knowledge or possibly collaborating on deals.

I’m excited to bring value where I can and level up my knowledge. Looking forward to connecting with you all!

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Kerlous TadresBusiness Member
Realtor · Columbus, OH · Member since 2023 · 1k+ posts · 1k+ votes
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Hey @Hogan Campbell, welcome. The biggest thing I’d recommend is to get around people actually doing deals and don’t overthink the first one. From experience, the learning happens once you’re in it, not before. Find someone you can shadow, run numbers with, and ask questions in real time. You’re already taking action, just stay consistent, and the right deal will come.

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  • Alfath AhmedBusiness Member
    Real Estate Agent · Columbus, OH · Member since 2022 · 1k+ posts · 1k+ votes
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    Quote from @Hogan Campbell:

    Hey everyone! My name is Hogan and I’m based in the Dallas, TX area. I’m new to real estate investing and looking to get started with fix & flips and building a rental portfolio over time.

    I have some capital set aside and am ready to take action on the right opportunities while continuing to learn. I’m looking to connect with local investors, wholesalers, contractors, lenders, and anyone open to sharing knowledge or possibly collaborating on deals.

    I’m excited to bring value where I can and level up my knowledge. Looking forward to connecting with you all!


     You should look into the midwest. There's been significant growth in the last 3-5 years, with booming business and real estate sectors. Companies like Intel, Amazon, and Google are investing here.

    I own all my investment properties in Colmubus and work with many out-of-state investors from both coasts who love the turnkey and BRRRR opportunities here. I can share resources like a neighborhood-graded map and contractor rolodex with you!

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  • Bruce Lynn
    Real Estate Broker · Coppell, TX · Member since 2011 · 5k+ posts · 4k+ votes
    10mo

    Welcome to BP.   A wealth of resources here, including some great people.

    If you are ready to pull the trigger today, I saw a nice short sale opportunity in Ft. Worth today.  You just never know with short sales.  I've had pretty good success with them over the years, but every now and then you will find one that drags on forever and then goes to foreclosure or just crashes.  This one needs full rehab for sure.

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  • Kerlous TadresBusiness Member
    Realtor · Columbus, OH · Member since 2023 · 1k+ posts · 1k+ votes
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    Hey @Hogan Campbell, welcome. The biggest thing I’d recommend is to get around people actually doing deals and don’t overthink the first one. From experience, the learning happens once you’re in it, not before. Find someone you can shadow, run numbers with, and ask questions in real time. You’re already taking action, just stay consistent, and the right deal will come.

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  • J CastroBusiness Member
    Lender · Florida · Member since 2025 · 705 posts · 253 votes
    10mo
    Quote from @Hogan Campbell:

    Hey everyone! My name is Hogan and I’m based in the Dallas, TX area. I’m new to real estate investing and looking to get started with fix & flips and building a rental portfolio over time.

    I have some capital set aside and am ready to take action on the right opportunities while continuing to learn. I’m looking to connect with local investors, wholesalers, contractors, lenders, and anyone open to sharing knowledge or possibly collaborating on deals.

    I’m excited to bring value where I can and level up my knowledge. Looking forward to connecting with you all!

    Hey @Hogan Campbell, welcome to BP!

    As a new investor looking for guidance, ideas and mentorship. I'd suggest attending your local Dallas REIA meetup groups, where you'll connect with other investors already in the
    business. This is where you'll find like-minded investors who'll be happy to share their experience, mentor and much more.

    I understand your in Dallas TX, these are some of your local REIA groups for reference...
    - Dallas Real Estate Investors Association (REIA Dallas)
    - DFW Real Estate Investors Club
    - West DFW REI Group

    Meetup.com
    is incredibly useful for building a local networking group. I'd definitely recommend getting started there as well. The site has a great reach.

    If I can be of any help, please let me know.
    Best of Luck!

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  • Gabe Waldrep
    Investor · Argyle, TX · Member since 2014 · 112 posts · 73 votes
    10mo

    Hey Hogan,

    Welcome to the REI world and congrats on getting your ducks lined up to take the next step. I'm also in the DFW area, so feel free to reach out with questions. Do your research, ask questions, and be sure to take action. I wish you great success in your journey!

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  • Jason Koford
    Real Estate Agent · Haslet, TX · Member since 2023 · 11 posts · 4 votes
    10mo

    Hogan, welcome to the DFW investing scene. Fix and flips and rentals are a great place to start, especially here in Dallas where there is plenty of activity and opportunity.

    If you want to plug into the community fast, there are a lot of high-quality in-person meetups happening every week across DFW. I built a public calendar that tracks almost all of them in one place, including the ones I personally attend:

    https://dfwreicalendar.com

    You’ll meet wholesalers, lenders, contractors, and active investors at these events, and it is the fastest way to build real relationships and find deals in DFW.

    If you ever want recommendations on which events make the most sense for your goals, feel free to reach out.

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  • Diego AlvaradoBusiness Member
    Real Estate Agent · Flower Mound, TX · Member since 2016 · 298 posts · 140 votes
    10mo

    Hi @Hogan Campbell

    Welcome to BP!

    My biggest recommendation is to get out there, network, and build your team—that is the best foundation for starting out. It will give you the confidence you need to pull the trigger on your first move.

    Regarding your first fix-and-flip, make sure you fully understand the landscape before diving in.

    I’d be happy to grab a coffee and share my story/experience with you. I am always open to connecting.

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

    Welcome to BP!

    You are in a strong position to start making moves, with money in hand and Dallas is a great market for both flips and long-term holds. Connect with reliable contractors and local agents to close your first few deals successfully and gain momentum.

    Good Luck!

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  • Harrison Sharp
    Real Estate Broker · DFW · Member since 2015 · 350 posts · 270 votes
    10mo

    Welcome! I'm a broker here in DFW and have sold over $135,000,000 in the last 6 years. Have a rental portfolio and do a bunch of private money lending as well. Shoot me a DM if you want to connect! 

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  • Preston DeanBusiness Member
    Realtor · Fort Worth, TX · Member since 2021 · 779 posts · 368 votes
    10mo

    Hi @Hogan Campbell

    I have a great CG that I could connect you with, also know a guy who would be open to collaborating on deals together. 

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  • Alexandra Hughes PailetPro Member
    🎉 Director of Events at BiggerPockets · Denver, CO · Member since 2016 · 430 posts · 438 votes
    10mo

    Hey all! 

    The BiggerPockets team will be on the road in TX in January! Join Dave Meyer, Henry Washington, Garrett Brown, and more January 12-17 for our Texas Cash Flow Roadshow. We'll be stopping in Austin, Houston, and DFW and are planning community networking events, a strategy workshop, a live podcast, and an intimate supper club gathering.

    The live BiggerPockets podcast with Dave and Henry is just north of Dallas!

    Learn more and register at biggerpockets.com/texas

    I hope to see you there!

    BiggerPockets
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  • Adekunle Babatunde
    Investor · Dallas, TX · Member since 2026 · 52 posts · 9 votes
    8mo

    Welcome, Hogan! Always good to connect with local DFW investors. What's your ideal first deal look like price range and area?

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  • Adekunle Babatunde
    Investor · Dallas, TX · Member since 2026 · 52 posts · 9 votes
    8mo
    Quote from @Hogan Campbell:

    Hey everyone! My name is Hogan and I’m based in the Dallas, TX area. I’m new to real estate investing and looking to get started with fix & flips and building a rental portfolio over time.

    I have some capital set aside and am ready to take action on the right opportunities while continuing to learn. I’m looking to connect with local investors, wholesalers, contractors, lenders, and anyone open to sharing knowledge or possibly collaborating on deals.

    I’m excited to bring value where I can and level up my knowledge. Looking forward to connecting with you all!


     @Hogan Campbell - welcome! Also focused on DFW. Would love to stay connected as we both build our networks here. What areas are you most interested in?

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  • Melissa Brooks
    Member since 2026 · 19 posts · 0 votes
    7mo

    Welcome — Dallas is an interesting market right now.

    If you have capital ready to deploy, the biggest challenge isn’t finding “a deal,” it’s finding one that makes sense under today’s rates and pricing.

    Retail acquisition + new high-rate debt is tight in many submarkets. The opportunities I’m seeing tend to come from either stronger purchase basis or favorable (existing) financing structures.

    What kind of profile are you targeting — cash flow stability, value-add, or shorter-term flips?

    Happy to connect if you’re actively deploying locally.

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  • Steven GlickBusiness Member
    Lender · Buffalo · Member since 2024 · 115 posts · 33 votes
    7mo

    Welcome to BP, Hogan. DFW is a strong market to get started in especially with the population growth and steady demand in many of the suburbs.

    Since you're looking at both flips and rentals, think early about how they'll work together. A lot of new investors flip in isolation, but the ones who scale use flips strategically to build capital and transition into longer-term holds using products like DSCR loans that qualify based on the property's income rather than your personal financials. It keeps you from maxing out conventional loan capacity too quickly.

    On flips specifically, be conservative on rehab timelines and holding costs. Taxes and insurance in Texas can surprise people, and delays add up fast.

    Are you targeting a specific submarket yet, or still exploring?

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  • Douglas Dolgoff
    Lender · Atlanta, GA · Member since 2025 · 100 posts · 9 votes
    7mo

    Welcome, Hogan, and good luck as you begin your new journey! I am a residential investment loan officer and would be more than happy to serve as a resource to help you navigate through and become better educated about lending options and borrower strategies.

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