New Member in the Houston area

[Nestor Coronado]

Hi everyone!

My name is Nestor, and I'm a beginner/n00b REI from the NW side of Houston, TX. Currently a full-time student and salesman at Best Buy. I became interested in REI, particularly in wholesaling and buy-and-hold rentals after stumbling upon BP's book on rental property investing (which, sadly I have not finished yet) and Phil Pustejovsky's videos on YT. Wholesaling is what I'm specifically allocating most of time studying, but ultimately I plan to achieve true long term wealth through rental properties. And while I don't have any true credibility and transactions under my belt yet, I'll be more than happy to share my experience and information that I will learn through not only attending my local REIA and networking meetings, but really getting out there and getting my feet wet. I look forward to meeting many of you and learning from your indirect mentoring! Oh, and thanks to BP for the opportunity of becoming a member. The information you provide is truly invaluable.

Thanks,

Nestor C.

[Tristan S.]

Do not fall into that trap @Nestor Coronado, the only way to find true mentors is the the following :

Network network network, you will end up meeting experienced investors that do what you want to do and for most of them, it probably will not go further but for a couple of people, you will just click with them. (most of the time based on background, where you grew up, what school, shared interests) and that is when you will be able to tie relationship with people you can just pick up the phone and get direct advice from. So, once again, network as much as possible, you will have to go through dozens of people before finding the right fit but it's worth it.

Then when you'll find someone, make sure to find how you can add value to help them in their business, help them with anything you can provide. As an example, I have used my video shooting/video editing knowledge to help out investors I met that needed to build their brand. That was a good way for me to help them out and gain knowledge from them.

Good Luck !