Newbie from, Houston, TX

[Chris Kates]

Hello, my name is, Chris Kates and I'm a newbie in real estate. The only experience I have is the purchase of 3 homes, 2 of my own. 1 of the 3 homes was a rehab and flip almost 10 years ago and I broke even. That still bothers me to this day, now I'm back with a vengeance.

I'm currently in the health care industry and I'm ready for the excitement of real estate. I'm here to learn all there is to know about wholesaling, FLIPPING and flip and holds. Also, I've found out that marketing and networking is very important as well. 

My short-term goal (90 days) is to close my first deal, wholesaling a multi-family property. I'm currently in the process of starting an LLC, which is also exciting.

At the end of the day, I want to be able to give back, by mentoring newbies just like myself....

[Paul Timmins]

@Chris Kates

Welcome.

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). Find them through Google and meetup.com

Two Great reads, I bought both J. Scott The Book on Flipping Houses, The Book on Estimating ReHab Costs http://www.biggerpockets.com/flippingbook

Consider checking out HUD homes for small multi's owner occupied gets first crack.

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