Real Estate Agent · Shreveport, LA · Member since 2015 · 16 posts · 2 votes
Hi I'm Marian I'm the newbie from Shreveport looking to learn about the real estate business. I have always loved real estate and I purchased my first property in February and flipping it now (my contractor is not consistent :-/) but I'm learning. Happy to be here and excited to learn :-).
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 (cash buyers).
Baton Rouge, LA · Member since 2012 · 61 posts · 10 votes
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Welcome onboard @Marian L Claville. Best place on earth to learn real estate. In addition to the forums and books mentioned, go the "Learn" tab at the top and read the blogs and listen to the podcasts.
Solo 401k Expert · Anaheim Hills, CA · Member since 2012 · 18k+ posts · 6k+ votes
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Welcome to BP community @Marian L Claville 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:
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Real Estate Agent · Shreveport, LA · Member since 2015 · 16 posts · 2 votes
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Thanks everyone for the warm welcome. I am super excited to learn and already see people from my local area. I have been trying to locate REIA meetings here in Shreveport/Bossier @Jeff M. Do you know where I should go? Again thanks everyone for the love and homework lol I will be diving in shortly.
Contractor · Cleveland, OH · Member since 2014 · 317 posts · 181 votes
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Awesome @Marian L Claville! You are in the right place! Make sure when you post you include the cities youre interested in, so that the investors who work in those areas get those keyword alerts. Network Learn and Enjoy!!!! Glad to have you.
Hi I'm Marian I'm the newbie from Shreveport looking to learn about the real estate business. I have always loved real estate and I purchased my first property in February and flipping it now (my contractor is not consistent :-/) but I'm learning. Happy to be here and excited to learn :-).
Welcome to the BP community Marian! It's wonderful to have someone from the Shreveport/Bossier area join the site.
A few questions for you regarding your initial introduction. How is your contractor not consistent? Are you satisfied with his work? Is he on budget/schedule? Provide more details because we might be able to steer you in the right direction.
I know you say your "flipping" this house. How much longer is the project going to take? Do you already have a real estate professional lined up to sell the property?
Message me if you have any questions I would be glad to help.
Thanks everyone for the warm welcome. I am super excited to learn and already see people from my local area. I have been trying to locate REIA meetings here in Shreveport/Bossier @Jeff M. Do you know where I should go? Again thanks everyone for the love and homework lol I will be diving in shortly.
Yes there is one local REIA that meets the 3rd Monday of each month. PM me for details and see you on the site.
Real Estate Agent · Shreveport, LA · Member since 2015 · 16 posts · 2 votes
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@Michael Faulk thank you for the warm welcome. Here are the answers to your questions:
How is your contractor not consistent?
He is a family friend who is a professional contractor during the day and working for us on the side. He does GREAT WORK at a very reasonable price, but he sometimes skips days coming. So he has been working on the home since February and the home was in terrible shape.
Is he on budget/schedule? No
How much longer is the project going to take? At this rate by June.
Do you already have a real estate professional lined up to sell the property? No because I have found 2 potential buyers. And my lawyer and title company are handling the rest.
Real Estate Agent · Shreveport, LA · Member since 2015 · 16 posts · 2 votes
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I do have another question about another property I am trying to wholesale: the home is listed with a real estate agent for $27,500 it has a tenant inside who pays $500 per month. The home is newly renovated and I will get it under contract for $23,000 to $25,000. I just submitted my first offer of $23,000 and they want a deposit $1000 before I officially submit the offer.
Londonderry NH & Miami, FL · Member since 2014 · 174 posts · 238 votes
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Hi All, I was wondering if any of you could recommend a good investor-friendly realtor in the Shreveport area? I have a lower-value property that we recently picked up as part of a pool of mortgages that we bought. Were are interested in selling it as quickly as possible. Any recommendations appreciated.
If you are a realtor, I would appreciate a discussion to see if you might be able to help me? Please let me know. PM me for my contact details.