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New Member — Learning the DFW Market

Yassin Hassan
Investor · Member since 2026 · 11 posts · 8 votes

Hi everyone,

I'm Yassin. I'm currently learning the Dallas-Fort Worth real estate market and getting started with real estate investing.

I'm especially interested in wholesaling, fix & flips, and learning how experienced investors evaluate off-market deals.

I'm looking forward to learning from everyone here and getting to know the DFW real estate community.

Thanks!

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Aaron BreckenridgePro Member
Technology · Dallas, TX · Member since 2022 · 498 posts · 314 votes
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Welcome, definitely come to the local meetups.

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  • Aaron BreckenridgePro Member
    Technology · Dallas, TX · Member since 2022 · 498 posts · 314 votes
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    Welcome, definitely come to the local meetups.

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    • Yassin Hassan
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      Investor · Member since 2026 · 11 posts · 8 votes
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      Thanks Aaron! I appreciate it. I'll definitely look into the local meetups. Looking forward to meeting more investors in the DFW area.

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  • Brad SeidBusiness Member
    Lender · Licensed in 28 States · Member since 2026 · 206 posts · 70 votes
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    @Yassin Hassan Welcome, Yassin! DFW has some interesting opportunities. As you start exploring deals, feel free to reach out if you need help with financing options for your future investments. Happy to connect and see how I can help!

    [email protected]248-408-3855
    West Capital Lending5125 Reviews
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    • Yassin Hassan
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      Investor · Member since 2026 · 11 posts · 8 votes
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      Hi Brad, thank you for the warm welcome! I appreciate it.

      I'm currently building relationships in the DFW market and learning how to evaluate investment opportunities and structure deals properly.

      I'd be interested in learning more about the financing options you offer for real estate investors, including your minimum requirements and whether you work with newer investors or JV partnerships.

      Looking forward to connecting!

      Best,
      Yassin

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  • Arman AhmedPro Member
    Real Estate Agent · Columbus Cleveland Dayton, OH · Member since 2024 · 2k+ posts · 969 votes
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    Quote from @Yassin Hassan:

    Hi everyone,

    I'm Yassin. I'm currently learning the Dallas-Fort Worth real estate market and getting started with real estate investing.

    I'm especially interested in wholesaling, fix & flips, and learning how experienced investors evaluate off-market deals.

    I'm looking forward to learning from everyone here and getting to know the DFW real estate community.

    Thanks!

    Welcome to the community, Yassin! DFW is a powerhouse market for wholesaling and flips, but because competition is so aggressive and seller margins are tight, dialing in your off-market deal sourcing and underwriting is everything. As you build out your strategy, keep in mind that the exact same sourcing frameworks work incredibly well out of state in Midwest markets, where lower entry prices and motivated sellers often make finding deep-discount flips and wholesale assignments even easier to pencil out. Best of luck getting started, and feel free to reach out anytime if you want to connect!

    [email protected]614-418-6081
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    • Yassin Hassan
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      Investor · Member since 2026 · 11 posts · 8 votes
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      Hi Arman, thank you for the insight! I appreciate your perspective on DFW and the Midwest.

      I'm currently researching how to source and evaluate wholesale opportunities while building relationships with experienced investors and deal sources.

      Since you're familiar with the Ohio markets, which cities would you suggest researching for a beginner looking for affordable properties and active investor demand? Also, do you think it's better to build a network in one market first before expanding?

      Thanks again!

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  • Bill HamptonBusiness Member
    Accredited Investment Fiduciary, AIF®, Financial Planner, Tax Strategist, Real Estate Investor · Atlanta, GA · Member since 2012 · 2k+ posts · 979 votes
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    Welcome to Bigger Pockets. Good luck investing.

    404-482-3170
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  • Vivian Butler
    Wholesaler · Member since 2018 · 31 posts · 5 votes
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    Welcome Yassin!

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    • Yassin Hassan
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      Investor · Member since 2026 · 11 posts · 8 votes
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      Thank you! I appreciate the warm welcome. Looking forward to learning from the community and connecting with other real estate investors.

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  • Stevan Stojakovic
    Financial Advisor · FL · Member since 2024 · 486 posts · 122 votes
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    Welcome to the DFW market, Yassin! It's a great area with plenty of momentum for wholesaling and flips. Pay close attention to your ARV (After Repair Value) and rehab comps, getting those numbers tight will make both funding and exit strategies much smoother.

    Best of luck getting started, and feel free to reach out if you need any help on your REI journey.

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    • Yassin Hassan
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      Investor · Member since 2026 · 11 posts · 8 votes
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      Thank you, Stevan! I appreciate the advice. I agree that carefully validating ARV and renovation estimates is essential to evaluating a deal properly.

      I'm currently building my understanding of the DFW market and connecting with experienced investors and real estate professionals. I'd be glad to learn from your perspective as I continue developing my underwriting process.

      Thanks again for the encouragement!

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  • Brad SeidBusiness Member
    Lender · Licensed in 28 States · Member since 2026 · 206 posts · 70 votes
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    @Yassin Hassan Welcome, Yassin! 😊 If you ever need lending help for your wholesale or fix-and-flip deals, feel free to reach out. Happy to connect and see how I can help!

    [email protected]248-408-3855
    West Capital Lending5125 Reviews
    WebsiteView Page
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    • Yassin Hassan
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      Investor · Member since 2026 · 11 posts · 8 votes
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      Thanks, Brad! I’m currently evaluating wholesale and full-renovation fix-and-flip opportunities and building relationships with potential investor partners. I’d be interested in learning what financing options your team offers for heavy-rehab projects, including the typical borrower requirements and minimum cash needed to close. Looking forward to connecting!

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  • Diana KhanPro Member
    Attorney · 10451 Mill Run Cir #755 Owings Mills, MD 21117 · Member since 2024 · 701 posts · 251 votes
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    Quote from @Yassin Hassan:

    Hi everyone,

    I'm Yassin. I'm currently learning the Dallas-Fort Worth real estate market and getting started with real estate investing.

    I'm especially interested in wholesaling, fix & flips, and learning how experienced investors evaluate off-market deals.

    I'm looking forward to learning from everyone here and getting to know the DFW real estate community.

    Thanks!

    @Yassin Hassan, I noticed you mentioned wanting to learn how to structure deals properly, and I think that's just as important as learning how to find a good property. Since you're still getting familiar with the DFW market, I'd focus on understanding how transactions work before trying to expand too quickly. Whether you're wholesaling, flipping, or working with another investor, knowing what you're agreeing to and what your responsibilities are can make a big difference.

    I'm a real estate attorney, broker, and investor in Maryland, and I've worked with investors who found promising opportunities but ran into questions about contracts, ownership, or how responsibilities were divided between partners. Sometimes the numbers looked good, but the agreements didn't fully address what would happen if the original plan changed. Those are things I like to see worked through early.

    I like that you're asking these questions before jumping into your first deal, @Yassin Hassan. A lot of my work involves helping investors with the legal and ownership side of real estate, so it's always good to connect with people who want to understand the process. Happy to stay connected!

    [email protected]240-266-0291
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    • Yassin Hassan
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      Investor · Member since 2026 · 11 posts · 8 votes
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      Thank you very much, Diana. I really appreciate you sharing your perspective. I agree that understanding the contract structure, each party’s responsibilities, and the compensation terms is just as important as finding a promising deal.

      I’m currently exploring wholesale and fix-and-flip opportunities, including full-renovation projects, and learning how to structure legitimate partnerships before moving forward. I’d be glad to stay connected and learn from your perspective as I continue developing my understanding of the process.

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  • Trey Belmore
    Lender · Dallas, TX · Member since 2023 · 27 posts · 8 votes
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    Hi Yassin-

    Nice to meet you! I am a local lender and real estate investor in the Dallas area. I also attend a monthly Bigger Pockets meetup. Feel free to reach out and I can share the details!

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    • Yassin Hassan
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      Investor · Member since 2026 · 11 posts · 8 votes
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      Hi Trey, nice to meet you too! Thanks for reaching out. I’m currently learning the DFW market and exploring wholesale and fix-and-flip opportunities, including full-renovation projects. I’d definitely be interested in learning more about your monthly BiggerPockets meetup. Could you share the details? I’d also be glad to learn more about the types of investment projects you typically finance.

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    • Trey Belmore
      Lender · Dallas, TX · Member since 2023 · 27 posts · 8 votes
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      Hi Yassin- send me a PM and I can share the details. It is the first Saturday of every month at 9am.

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