Chalmette, LA · Member since 2014 · 9 posts · 2 votes
Hello, my name is Sean Blanchard and I currently live in Chalmette, Louisiana. I have lived in the New Orleans area all of my life, and proud to call it home! I am brand new to real estate investing and I am trying to learn all that I can. Single family homes or apartments are basically what I am looking to invest in right now. I am a tankerman with a tow boat company, which requires me to be away most of the time, so I intend on relying heavily on property management. I am looking to invest in real estate for cash flow, and eventually be my primary source of income. I have been inspired greatly by Robert Kiyosaki and agree with a lot of his views on investing and money management. I came across BP by browsing through investing podcasts, and I am thrilled that this community exists! It has been a plethora of information and learn so much every time I stop by. I look forward to networking with like minded people.
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Locate and attend 3 different local REIA club meetings great place to meet people gather resources and info. Here you will meet wholesalers who provide deals and all the cash buyers (rehabbers) you will need.
Consider checking out HUD homes for small multi's owner occupied gets first crack.
You might consider Niche or Specialized Housing like student housing. Rents can be 2-4 times more. Remember you don't have to own a property to control it.
Download BP’s newest book here some good due diligence in Chapter 10. Real Estate Rewind Starting over
Glad to see someone else from SE LA on the site. I'm a local realtor and investor here in the New Orleans area. I work with many local investors helping them to reach their goals and build their dreams.
I'd be happy to help you in any way I can. Let me know if I can help!
I'm based out of New Orleans as well, but travel a lot for work. I have a live-in duplex so far and I'm loving not having to pay rent. I've upgraded my side of the place and I'm looking to get started on a second one.
Welcome to the site @Sean Blanchard, another Kiyosaki convert, that's awesome! Thanks for introducing yourself to the community. I also invest for cash flow and use property management companies in my investing. There are great topics on how to vet PM companies here on the site.
Hope to see more of you around here as you continue your education!