New Member from Watson, LA

New Member from Watson, LA

Investor · Baton Rouge, LA · Member since 2016 · 48 posts · 28 votes

Hi everyone, my name is Jason Duet and I am a real estate agent from Watson, Louisiana (near Baton Rouge). I also work full-time in the Aviation Section of the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development.

Although I am currently working as an agent servicing clients, my interest now is to use my license and experience to allow me to develop a passive income source. my short term goals are to develop my "toolbox" of skills for locating good deals, analyzing them to determine the best type of transaction for the situation, and obtaining the funding to execute the transactions.

Long term, my goals would be to put those skills to use in slowly building a portfolio of properties that would allow me to have some options in designing a lifestyle that will allow me to accomplish the things I want in life, both professionally and personally.

I'm only just starting to dig into the Bigger Pockets world with the podcasts, forums, and books, but I thought I'd take a few minutes to introduce myself first. I look forward to learning with and from the rest of you!

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Lender · Prairieville, LA · Member since 2014 · 146 posts · 114 votes
10y

Welcome @Jason Duet & @Account Closed & I are just 2 of the many supportive local 'talent.' Everyone is gracious with their knowledge.

Let us know when we can help. Call anytime.

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  • Los Angeles, CA · Member since 2014 · 2k+ posts · 515 votes
    10y

    Hello @Jason Duet and welcome to Bigger Pockets. BP is the place to be for all things real estate. It has everything you need and more. BP offers free online videos and educational courses for you to watch and learn from. BP also has it's own podcast in itunes. You came to the right place and i wish you all the best.

  • Investor · Baton Rouge, LA · Member since 2016 · 17 posts · 6 votes
    10y

    Hi Jason, I am brand new here too, but welcome to the forums! I live in Baton Rouge and work full time for the state as well. Did you get your license at day or night class, or online-only? Any school you would recommend? I was looking at Burk Baker... 

  • Investor · Lafayette/Baton Rouge, LA · Member since 2013 · 1k+ posts · 915 votes
    10y

    Welcome to BP @Jason Duet!  My home is in Lafayette, but I'm doing some business/deals here in the Baton Rouge market.  Look forward to getting to know and working with you!

  • Solo 401k Expert · Anaheim Hills, CA · Member since 2012 · 18k+ posts · 6k+ votes
    10y

    @Jason Duet

    Welcome to the BP family! You came to the right place to learn all about real estate investing! Here are some recommendations for you:

    Find and connect with other BP members that are in your area: http://www.biggerpockets.com/meet
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    Read Beginner’s Guide: http://www.biggerpockets.com/real-estate-investing
    Check out BP Podcasts: http://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/category/podcast/

    If you wish to tag someone in the conversation on the forum, type @ followed by their name and then select the name of that person which should appear below the comments box. He or she will be notified of being tagged so that the conversation will continue.

    Wishing you the best!

  • Investor · Baton Rouge, LA · Member since 2016 · 48 posts · 28 votes
    10y

    Thanks for the welcome everyone!

    @Account Closed, I took the online course with Burk Baker.

  • Lender · Prairieville, LA · Member since 2014 · 146 posts · 114 votes
    10y

    Welcome @Jason Duet & @Account Closed & I are just 2 of the many supportive local 'talent.' Everyone is gracious with their knowledge.

    Let us know when we can help. Call anytime.

  • Investor · Baton Rouge, LA · Member since 2016 · 48 posts · 28 votes
    10y

    Thank you @Tami DuBose!

  • Lafayette, LA · Member since 2016 · 15 posts · 11 votes
    10y

    Welcome Jason,

    I just got my real estate license 3 weeks ago and have the same plans to start finding income producing properties.

  • Investor · Lafayette/Baton Rouge, LA · Member since 2013 · 1k+ posts · 915 votes
    10y

    Coincidentally, @Jason Duet, I was in Watson today looking at a property.  I'll let you know if I make a deal on it and it becomes available as a wholesale or maybe a listing referral.  First time I've ever been there.  Funny how these things happen!

  • Investor · Baton Rouge, LA · Member since 2016 · 48 posts · 28 votes
    10y

    Good luck @Mitch Barry, I hope to hear more about your experience as you start making progress.

    And yes, @Robert Leonard it seems like it's a small world! I'd definitely be interested in hearing about what ends up happening with it. Watson is pretty small so it's probably one that I'm familiar with.

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