New investor from Montreal looking to learn and grow

New investor from Montreal looking to learn and grow

Montreal, Quebec · Member since 2015 · 9 posts · 0 votes

Hello everyone, 

my name is Elie and am newly subscribed to BP but have been listening to the podcasts for a few weeks now. I am also a fairly new investor, having acquired our (my wife and I) first rental property less than 6 months ago. We also own a single family home but I would barely call that an investment since our goal was to flip it but have been living in it since 2011. Instead of flipping it, we rehabed it according to our taste and have since fallen in love with it. We now know exactly what not to do when looking to flip and sell :p 

I have joined this community to learn more about RE investing. Even though I have been educating myself since 2009 by reading books and blogs, watching webinars and tv shows, listening to podcasts and having hands on experience in the RE world (I co-own a reno company and am a mortgage loan officer (as well as a personal finances advisor)), I believe that we should never stop learning and sharpening our skills. 

Thank you all, and I hope to chat with as many interesting people in this community as possible !!

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  • Houston, TX · Member since 2014 · 45 posts · 9 votes
    11y

    Glad to see more people joining BP.  Best of luck on your journey.  

  • Homeowner · Saint Constant, Québec · Member since 2015 · 8 posts · 1 vote
    11y

    Hi Elie!

    Welcome to BP fellow Montrealer. I'm also new to BP but I'm also new to the REI world. I wish you success! You never know, we might even cross paths!

    Alain

  • Investor/RE Broker · Eugene, OR · Member since 2014 · 3k+ posts · 968 votes
    11y

    @Elie Skaf

     Hi and welcome to BiggerPockets! It’s a great place to learn more about investing and meet the people you want to meet. If you haven't yet, be sure to check out the The Ultimate Beginner's Guide to Real Estate Investing and don't forget to set up your Keyword Alerts!

  • Montreal, Quebec · Member since 2015 · 9 posts · 0 votes
    11y
    Originally posted by @Account Closed:

    Glad to see more people joining BP.  Best of luck on your journey.  

     Hello Alberto, thanks for that ! 

  • Montreal, Quebec · Member since 2015 · 9 posts · 0 votes
    11y
    Originally posted by @Alain Nguyen:

    Hi Elie!

    Welcome to BP fellow Montrealer. I'm also new to BP but I'm also new to the REI world. I wish you success! You never know, we might even cross paths!

    Alain

     Hi Alain, I look forward to that happening. If you ever need help or a second opinion on anything, even though I know there are people out there much more qualified than me, don't hesitate to write me a message! Hope you also find what you are looking for. 

    Elie  

  • Montreal, Quebec · Member since 2015 · 9 posts · 0 votes
    11y
    Originally posted by @Larry Fried:

    @Elie Skaf

     Hi and welcome to BiggerPockets! It’s a great place to learn more about investing and meet the people you want to meet. If you haven't yet, be sure to check out the The Ultimate Beginner's Guide to Real Estate Investing and don't forget to set up your Keyword Alerts!

     Hi Larry, thanks for the tips I will be sure to check the guide and I will definitely set up my alerts ! Thanks again :)

  • Real Estate Broker · Laval, Québec · Member since 2014 · 183 posts · 59 votes
    11y

    Hi Elie nice to see you on BP I believe you and I have spoken over the phone about a duplex in côte des neiges. If that was you then I found you to be an excellent negotiator (which is more than half the battle in real estate imo). I would love to have a coffee with you sometime and discuss real estate. PM me if interested. 

  • Montreal, Quebec · Member since 2015 · 9 posts · 0 votes
    11y
    Originally posted by @William Johnson:

    Hi Elie nice to see you on BP I believe you and I have spoken over the phone about a duplex in côte des neiges. If that was you then I found you to be an excellent negotiator (which is more than half the battle in real estate imo). I would love to have a coffee with you sometime and discuss real estate. PM me if interested. 

     Hi William, thank you for the compliment but I am not sure it was me since I use a RE agent for the properties I am interested in. I wouldn't mind discussing RE over a coffee if your offer still stands, since I might not be the person you are thinking of ;) . Let me know 

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