Total Newbie from Lubbock, Texas (Soon to be Real Estate Agent)

Involved In Real Estate · Lubbock, TX · Member since 2014 · 27 posts · 5 votes

Hi everybody!, my name is Becky and I am so new the ink is not even on the license as of yet. I am set to take my Texas State Exam test to become a Real Estate Agent Wed. the 23rd at 9am. I am so looking forward to meeting many of you and learning all that I can learn in Real Estate. I lived my life in reverse and now need a career. Since I am starting so late I decided on a career in Real Estate. I have lots to learn and I am looking forward to spending a lot of time here learning from many of you. Thank you for your time in advance. God Bless, Becky

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Gerald Harris
Investor · Atlanta, GA · Member since 2013 · 922 posts · 336 votes
12y
Welcome to Bigger Pockets.
Remember its never too late to start real estate.
Have a great day!
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Paul Timmins
Specialist · Rockland, MA · Member since 2010 · 7k+ posts · 2k+ votes
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@Becky Shuta
Welcome. Fill in the foundation below.
Check out the Start Here page http://www.biggerpockets.com/starthere
Check out BiggerPockets Ultimate Beginner's Guide - A fantastic free book that walks through many of the key topics of real estate investing.
Check out the free BiggerPockets Podcast - A weekly podcast with interviews and a ton of great advice. And you get the benefit of having over 70 past ones to catch up on.
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 rehabbers.
Two Great reads, I bought both J. Scott The Book on Flipping Houses,The Book on Estimating ReHab Costshttp://www.biggerpockets.com/flippingbook
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
http://www.biggerpockets.com/files/user/brandonatbp/file/real-estate-rewind-a-biggerpockets-community-book
Good Luck
Paul
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Becky Shuta
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Involved In Real Estate · Lubbock, TX · Member since 2014 · 27 posts · 5 votes
12y
Wow Paul Timmins! Thank you so much, that is a lot of great information. I am on to the first thing on your list now. Thank you again,
Becky
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Dmitriy Fomichenko
Solo 401k Expert · Anaheim Hills, CA · Member since 2012 · 18k+ posts · 6k+ votes
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Welcome to BP community @Becky Shuta It is a great place to meet new friends and learn about various aspects of real estate and more. Here are a few recommendations for you:
Find and connect with other BP members that are in your area: http://www.biggerpockets.com/meet
Set up keyword alerts to be notified of the topics that interest you: http://www.biggerpockets.com/alerts
Wishing you the best!
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Becky Shuta
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Involved In Real Estate · Lubbock, TX · Member since 2014 · 27 posts · 5 votes
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Thank you Dmitriy, I just completed my keyword alerts. I plan on going PRO as soon as I pass my test. In the meantime, would it be wise to go ahead and upgrade to the smaller account ($9. monthly) or should I just wait until I am licensed and ready to go? I am so glad I found this site as I came really close to paying a "GURU" $1500.00 to teach me how to do "Overages". I am really excited about my New Career choice and becoming a member of this community. I already see the value that all of you have to offer here. Thanks again and GOD Bless, Becky
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Edward Synicky
Rental Property Investor · Yorba Linda, CA · Member since 2012 · 336 posts · 69 votes
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@Becky Shuta
Welcome fellow Bigger Pockets member! This is a great forum and I am sure it will help you learn many facets of the real estate investment world. I purchased my first investment property over 40 years ago and only wish that I had a resource like BP community when I got started! So you are in a good company.
Some say that your net-worth equals your network, and this is the place to make right connections. You should also find investors locally and network with them face-to-face. Find people close to you using MEET feature, also look for investor meetings on Meetup.
All the best!
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Brandon TurnerPro Member
Investor · Maui, HI · Member since 2009 · 13k+ posts · 3k+ votes
12y
Hey @Becky Shuta thanks for jumping in and introducing yourself! If you haven't yet- be sure to setup some "Keyword Alerts" to get into conversation in your target area.
Seeya around!
Podcast Guest on Show #92
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Dave VisayaPro Member
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Audio Engineer and Investor · Cebu City, Cebu · Member since 2013 · 7k+ posts · 881 votes
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Hey @Becky Shuta welcome to the site! This is a great place to learn more about REI. You should check out the various resources here.
If you like, you can check this quick guide to learn how to use BiggerPockets to grow your business: http://www.biggerpockets.com/biz
See you around!
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Becky Shuta
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Involved In Real Estate · Lubbock, TX · Member since 2014 · 27 posts · 5 votes
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Hey Thanks Dave, I had not found that tidbit yet. Thanks for the link. I am truly enjoying this site. The people here are AMAZING, the information is second to none! To think I almost paid a GURU to teach me what everyone here is so eager to share for free. I am totally in awe at the generosity of the people on this site. Willing to share their expertise like they do. Their mistakes and their triumphs! This is the coolest site I have ever had the pleasure to be a part of. Got to give thanks to God for directing me here. :-) I am not a spring chicken but I still have a lot of years left to do something great and Real Estate is going to be my avenue to success. Thanks Again, Beck
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David P.
Wholesaler · Westminster, CO · Member since 2013 · 224 posts · 77 votes
12y
Welcome to BiggerPockets @Becky Shuta !!!! I see you will be taking your RE Exam tomorrow - CONGRATULATIONS! Take it easy tonight and try not to be overwhelmed by the process. You have a lot of supporters here on BP, so you are in great hands. Be sure to keep your positive attitude - remember you CAN and it WILL happen. It is never too late for a new career and you are only as old as you think you are!
Best of luck and I know you will have a successful future!
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Becky Shuta
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Involved In Real Estate · Lubbock, TX · Member since 2014 · 27 posts · 5 votes
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Thank you David! I truly appreciate your vote of confidence. I unfortunately did not share that feeling. I just did not feel like I knew 100% positive that I would pass the test and I did not want to take the chance of getting a 74%. I rescheduled for next Tuesday the 29th at 9am. I am just one of those people who have to be sure of myself. I passed the Insurance State Exam with a 98% only needed 75% but I knew when I went in there I was going to pass. I feel the same about this test. I have to know I am going to pass when I walk into that room. So please give me a thumbs up next Monday evening... ;-) Thank you again.
To Your Success,
Beck
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James Wise
Real Estate Broker · Cleveland Dayton Cincinnati Toledo Columbus & Akron, OH · Member since 2013 · 31k+ posts · 20k+ votes
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@Becky Shuta
welcome to the site.
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Becky Shuta
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Involved In Real Estate · Lubbock, TX · Member since 2014 · 27 posts · 5 votes
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Thank you James, I am looking forward to all that there is to learn here. This is an incredible site and I am thrilled to have come across this so early in my career.
God Bless,
Beck
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Kenneth HynesPro Member
Rental Property Investor · Easton, PA · Member since 2013 · 359 posts · 92 votes
12y
@Becky Shuta
Good luck tomorrow
as far as BP site -
BP is a great resource. Full of great tips and reads. One tip that I picked up here is while you are starting out and saving money for your investments, start driving / visiting areas you would like to invest in so you get a feel for prices, rents , house conditions etc, and visit and look at lots of homes and open houses so your eye get used to looking at repairs / upgrades that are normal in a particular market. I really dont think you can look at too many properties, and the more you look, the more knowledge you will gain for that market
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Elizabeth Colegrove
Hanford, CA · Member since 2013 · 5k+ posts · 1k+ votes
12y
Welcome to BiggerPockets. This is an amazing website full of great resources.
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Becky Shuta
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Involved In Real Estate · Lubbock, TX · Member since 2014 · 27 posts · 5 votes
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@Kenneth Hynes Thank you very much for the Good Luck comment, I will put that in my pocket until Tuesday (I rescheduled) I am so looking forward to looking at a lot of properties. It is one of the main reasons I decided to go into Real Estate as a new career choice. My landlord owns about 30 homes and is doing very well for himself and really seems to enjoy the investing part of it. I have no financial future prepared and Real Estate seemed to be the wisest choice for accomplishing that goal. Wish I would of thought to do this sooner but hey it's never to late unless you just never do it. Have an incredibly Blessed day.
To Your Success, Beck
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Becky Shuta
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Involved In Real Estate · Lubbock, TX · Member since 2014 · 27 posts · 5 votes
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@Elizabeth Colegrove Hi Elizabeth, thank you and I wanted to let you know I signed up at your site. Have an incredibly blessed day! Beck
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