Newbie Investor from Fresno, CA

Newbie Investor from Fresno, CA

Chris AllardPro Member
Fresno, CA · Member since 2016 · 25 posts · 10 votes

Hello BP community,

My name is Chris Allard.  I'm originally from the Caribbean and moved to Houston, TX at the age of 10. After graduating college I moved my girlfriend (now fiancee) and I to sunny California almost 5 years ago in hopes of better opportunities.  I'm currently the Business Development Manager of a National Healthcare Agency here in Fresno.  My goal is to build a portfolio of rental properties that will allow me to pursue real estate full time to generate a million dollar realty company and beyond.  I've taken several steps (one is joining BP) at doing so, and plan to purchase my first multifamily unit very soon.  I found BP while educating myself from YouTube vids, audiobooks, and the podcast. I'm looking forward to my continue growth in real estate!

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Investor · San ramon, CA · Member since 2011 · 145 posts · 33 votes
10y

Hi Chris and welcome to BiggerPockets! It’s a great place to learn more about investing and meet the people you want to meet.

I've had the opportunity to invest in CA, including Fresno.

Here are a few recommendations to get started:

Beginner’s Guide: http://www.biggerpockets.com/real-estate-investing

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

BP Podcasts: http://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/category/podcast/

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Wishing you the best and Welcome again!

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  • Investor · San ramon, CA · Member since 2011 · 145 posts · 33 votes
    10y

    Hi Chris and welcome to BiggerPockets! It’s a great place to learn more about investing and meet the people you want to meet.

    I've had the opportunity to invest in CA, including Fresno.

    Here are a few recommendations to get started:

    Beginner’s Guide: http://www.biggerpockets.com/real-estate-investing

    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

    BP Podcasts: http://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/category/podcast/

    If you you would like to tag someone in the conversation on the forum, type @ followed by their name and then select that person. That person will then be notified of being tagged.

    Wishing you the best and Welcome again!

  • Specialist · Rockland, MA · Member since 2010 · 7k+ posts · 2k+ votes
    10y

    @Chris Allard

    Welcome. Fill in the foundation below.

    Check out the Start Here page http://www.biggerpockets.com/starthere

    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 100 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 (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 

  • Chris AllardPro Member
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    Fresno, CA · Member since 2016 · 25 posts · 10 votes
    10y

    Thank you @Dash Siva webinars on YT and signed up for the  upcoming one on Wednesday.  I'm actually looking to purchase property outside of CA at this time, as I can get more value for my dollars in other markets.  I've already established an agent, realty company, and partnership in the area I'm looking to invest.  My partners are old rugby teammates from a men's team I joined after my collegiate rugby career.  We agreed to owning an Inc. where they will match me dollar for dollar on properties we invest in together, I will own 75% of revenue/cost, and in return they will get the other 25% and manage  all the props to grow their Property Management biz.  Please share your thoughts on this partnership.

  • Investor · San ramon, CA · Member since 2011 · 145 posts · 33 votes
    10y

    I'm in a few other markets as well? What markets are you interested in? 

    I'm currently out in Australia enjoying the rugby league matches

  • Chris AllardPro Member
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    Fresno, CA · Member since 2016 · 25 posts · 10 votes
    10y

    @Dash Siva

    I'm still looking at other states in the US (Texas, Florida, Arkansas, and California eventually).

  • Flipper/Rehabber · Spring, TX · Member since 2015 · 99 posts · 62 votes
    10y

    @Chris Allard

    Welcome to BP!

  • Jo-Ann LapinPro Member
    Loan Officer · Tustin, CA · Member since 2015 · 3k+ posts · 713 votes
    10y

    Welcome to BP.

  • Brandon TurnerPro Member
    Investor · Maui, HI · Member since 2009 · 13k+ posts · 3k+ votes
    10y

    Hey @Chris Allard welcome to the site! I'm glad you're checking out the podcasts on youtube! Rock on!

  • Chris AllardPro Member
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    Fresno, CA · Member since 2016 · 25 posts · 10 votes
    10y

    Keep up the good work @Brandon Turner and @Joshua D.

    I'm pumped up for what has happened so far this week.  Finalizing partnership with old teammates and putting our first property under contract in the coming days. I drive a lot for work, so hoping to get more of your books on audio.

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