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New Member Introduction
Hello Everyone!
My name is Robert, I'm a 20yr old 9-5 worker but have been looking into real estate investing for about 2 years now. After reading and watching BP I'm excited to finally be joining the community. My real estate investing plan is to enter through house hacking on a duplex though I'm curious to know whether it is an ideal strategy for my area of living. I currently live deep south Texas. I am finally taking the initiative and am willing to take my first steps in purchasing/ managing my first deal if anyone has any advice on how to start I am open to feedback :)
On a side note, I have been looking into getting licensed as a real estate agent through "aceable agent", I'm not sure if it will be a smart idea for me to pursue it to better my experience in real estate investing.
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Hello Robert & Welcome to the BP community!
Househacking is a great way to begin investing. You'll get acquisition, project management, and property management experience at the same time.
To get started, I recommend using the agent finder and search features here on BP to connect with local investor-friendly realtors, investors, and other people in your market.
Getting licensed could help with your investing, but it largely depends on how you plan to use your license.
Property data is available online through both free and paid resources. Paid resources such as Propstream, PropertyShark, and ATTOM can have lower monthly costs than a realtor's typical fees (e.g., MLS dues, broker desk fees).
All the best!
Abel
- Abel Curiel
