University of Southern California Real Estate Development major

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University of Southern California Real Estate Development major

Blake L.
Developer · Fresno, CA · Member since 2015 · 5 posts · 1 vote

Hi everyone,

I majored in Public Policy Real Estate Development at the University of Southern California.  I am currently finishing up my last year and looking to begin my career.  I am looking to network with motivated colleague's that want to push the envelope and do some special things in this industry.  If you are already doing so I would love to connect with you, especially if you are California or Southern California based.  But i am also looking to do investing and development internationally as well.  Please feel free to massage me if you would like to connect.

Thank you

-Blake 

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  • Brie SchmidtBusiness Member
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    Real Estate Broker · Chicago, IL · Member since 2013 · 6k+ posts · 5k+ votes
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    @Blake L. Welcome to BP!  What exactly are you looking to do?

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  • Desi Arnaz
    Mortgage Note Investor & Multi-Family Property Investor · San Diego, CA · Member since 2010 · 177 posts · 51 votes
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    Hi Blake,

    Welcome to Bigger Pockets. I discovered BP a while ago but didn't really get involved until recently. I'm sorry I waited so long to "plug in". BP is an awesome resource.

    I am a cash flow investor. I have been a landlord since 1982 and I have also flipped a fair numbers of homes over the years.

    A couple of years ago I discovered the "paper" side of the real estate investment world. I purchased my first Mortgage Note. I have been actively acquiring Notes for passive cash flow since that time.

    I like the the passive nature, the safety and the cash flow that I receive from Performing Mortgage Notes. I still own "brick & mortar" real estate but my end game is to be 100% in paper at some point.

    I upgraded to BP Pro & upgraded my profile. Check it out.

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  • Blake L.
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    Developer · Fresno, CA · Member since 2015 · 5 posts · 1 vote
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    Originally posted by @Brie Schmidt:

    @Blake L. Welcome to BP!  What exactly are you looking to do?

     Hi Brie,

    I am looking to get started in several different areas.  Right now i am currently getting my Real Estate License as well as my degree from USC in Real Estate Development.  I would like to do mixed use development with retail on the ground floor and apartments or condos above.  Right now I am going to take what I have studied at Usc and apply it as both a real estate agent and an investor.

    I also want to begin with 4+ unit apartment units in certain areas of Los Angeles.  As well as buying and flipping properties.  Steady cash flow and investing would be ideal at first.  Larger projects such as shopping centers and investing internationally will be in the near future once I have established myself a cash flow.  

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  • Blake L.
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    Developer · Fresno, CA · Member since 2015 · 5 posts · 1 vote
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    Hi @desi arnaz,

    I appreciate your response.  Your success in Real Estate is very inspirational.  Thank you for sharing.

    -Blake 

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  • Jo-Ann LapinPro Member
    Loan Officer · Tustin, CA · Member since 2015 · 3k+ posts · 713 votes
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    Happy to connect. Welcome to BP.

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  • Min K.
    Investor · Los Angeles, CA · Member since 2013 · 52 posts · 4 votes
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    @Blake L.

    Hey Blake.  Welcome to BP.  I was actually planning and preparing to MRED program at USC as you are but the path just didn't work out.  Nevertheless, I have been involved with development deals and real estate investing.  We also have a mixed use group up project that's going up as we speak.  I think MRED should really help you in your future developments.  email me if you'd like to connect!

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  • Blake L.
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    Developer · Fresno, CA · Member since 2015 · 5 posts · 1 vote
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    Originally posted by @Min K.:

    @Blake L.

    Hey Blake.  Welcome to BP.  I was actually planning and preparing to MRED program at USC as you are but the path just didn't work out.  Nevertheless, I have been involved with development deals and real estate investing.  We also have a mixed use group up project that's going up as we speak.  I think MRED should really help you in your future developments.  email me if you'd like to connect!

     Thank you for the response and introduction.  I will forsure connect with you and discuss possibly collaborating on some future projects  

    -Blake 

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  • Joe Fairless
    Investor · Cincinnati, OH · Member since 2013 · 2k+ posts · 1k+ votes
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    @blake 

    @Blake L.welcome to BP and excited to hear about the projects you end up doing. 

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  • Renea Steward
    Massage Therapist · Chicago, IL · Member since 2015 · 613 posts · 84 votes
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    @Blake L. 

    Welcome to Bigger Pockets. Two Thumbs up for mixed use development/retail. YouTube has a few. I plan to do one in the future as well.

    Combine your experience with Bigger Pockets various resources: ebooks, blogs, forums, podcasts, webinars, colleagues, keyword alerts, an awards system, a learn section, informative people in many fields of real estate, and more.

    At the bottom of this page is a list with help in it. Click on help. You will see answers to questions that you didn't even think of.

    Looking forward to sharing insights with you in the forums.

                                 Enjoy as you prosper.....

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