Brand new to.... well, everything! Los Angeles, CA

Brand new to.... well, everything! Los Angeles, CA

Los Angeles, CA · Member since 2017 · 3 posts · 1 vote

Hey there! 

My name is Carrie, I just joined BP today, subscribed to the podcasts moments ago, and signed up for a webinar tomorrow! I'm really excited to be joining this community and to learn from all the pros here. From my brief forum exploration, I can tell this is a place where I can get invaluable information for my future. So with that, great to meet you all, and I hope to have some enlightening conversations with you guys :)

A little about me: 

I'm 25, freshly out of carpentry school, but not working due to an injury. I've been interested in real estate for a couple of years now but never knew how to pursue it, and I had so many other things going on, so I never tried. Recently, a few things have happened that have really directed me back to this idea (REI, house flipping, etc), and I've decided to stop putting it off and pursue it, starting today.

I have very little experience in real estate, and the smallest bit of experience with flipping. However, I'm great with my hands, I'm eager to learn, and I love to build! I attended the "Fortune Builders" seminar last month-- eye opening for me, and very motivating. Though I'm not going through with their program, I thought the information they gave to us was wonderful. 

I'm looking to get connected in my local community-- If anyone is from the Los Angeles, CA area and knows of goings-ons, meetings, groups, etc, please reach out! I'd love to learn more and meet some people. 

Thanks for reading! See you around the forums. 

Carrie

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Real Estate Coach · Venice Beach, CA · Member since 2012 · 6k+ posts · 3k+ votes
9y

Welcome Carrie! Ooh, carpentry, super cool!

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    Loan Officer · Tustin, CA · Member since 2015 · 3k+ posts · 713 votes
    9y

    Welcome to the community . This is treasure trove. Check out Lloyd segal investment club near lax good start for you.

  • Torrance, CA · Member since 2015 · 54 posts · 8 votes
    9y

    Welcome! The LA REIA is having a meetup next Tuesday 5/2 @ 6-9 PM. Best of luck!

  • Rental Property Investor · Orange, CA · Member since 2017 · 24 posts · 3 votes
    9y

    Welcome to BP @Carrie Mansis. Where can I find more info on the LA REIA ? @Tony Han

  • Specialist · Denver, CO · Member since 2015 · 80 posts · 26 votes
    9y

    Hi @Carrie Mansis, there's quite a few good Real Estate Investment Associations / Clubs in LA. I would definitely recommend becoming a member of one. Here's some great ones right in LA.

    Sam’s Real Estate Club

    http://samsrealestateclub.com/

    LA South REIA

    http://www.lasouthreia.com/

    Los Angeles REIA @Karthick Bhaskaran

    https://www.meetup.com/Real-Estate-Investment-Association-of-Los-Angeles/

    Los Angeles Real Estate Club

    http://www.realestateclub-la.com/

    FIBI - Multiple Chapters

    http://forinvestorsbyinvestors.com/

    Also, I'm not sure how far south you are but there's also a group that caters toward women:

    Womens Invest Club

    http://www.womensinvestclub.com/Pages/default.aspx

    Let me know if you have any questions!

  • Rental Property Investor · Orange, CA · Member since 2017 · 24 posts · 3 votes
    9y

    Thank you  @Benson Juarez

  • Los Angeles, CA · Member since 2017 · 3 posts · 1 vote
    9y
    Thank you everyone for the welcome and all the resources!! Wow! Definitely going to sign up for several of these. Maybe I'll meet some of you there! Woohoo! You guys are awesome.
  • Real Estate Coach · Venice Beach, CA · Member since 2012 · 6k+ posts · 3k+ votes
    9y

    Welcome Carrie! Ooh, carpentry, super cool!

  • Real Estate Investor & Consultant · Los Angeles, CA · Member since 2016 · 620 posts · 386 votes
    9y

    @Carrie Mansis welcome! I say just start listening to as many podcasts as possible. I still do. I am in LA now focused on flips, so if you have any questions in that area, feel free to tap my brain at any time.

    Thanks!

    sjw

  • Los Angeles, CA · Member since 2017 · 3 posts · 1 vote
    9y
    Shawn Ward thank you so much! That is a super kind offer. Would you mind if I asked what part of LA you're working in?
  • Real Estate Agent · Los Angeles, CA · Member since 2017 · 120 posts · 36 votes
    9y
    Welcome Carrie Mansis! Definitely look through the Meetup groups. I've joined a few and they are helpful. Your skills will come in handy in this field!
  • Real Estate Investor & Consultant · Los Angeles, CA · Member since 2016 · 620 posts · 386 votes
    9y

    @Carrie Mansis we've concentrated in South LA and now we are starting to explore the entire city. Had a great deal in the Valley come across from one of our wholesalers, but couldnt justify the commute. 

  • West Hollywood, CA · Member since 2016 · 235 posts · 72 votes
    9y

    Welcome to Bigger Pockets @Carrie Mansis!

    BP is loaded with all the information you will need to succeed in whatever niche of real estate investing you wish to pursue and the community is filled with knowledgeable investors and professionals to learn from and connect with.

    BP is what you make it. The more you put in, the more you will get out of it!

    Listen to the podcast for extra inspiration and investing advice and post in the forum for any questions you have.Members here are really eager to help. We're all working to succeed together.

    Also, check the "networking events" tab under "Community" and go out there and meet people. That's the way to build powerful relationships. @Jeff Greenberg hosts a monthly meeting in Santa Monica on a Saturday morning which is always filled with bright investors so connect with him.

    Like you, I am living in Los Angeles, but I focus on investing out of state for the 3x cash flow and reasonable cost of real estate. Florida is my state of choice.

    If you have any questions about out of state investing and the Florida market, please connect with me and good luck on your journey!

    - Brad


    P.S. - Two of the best books you can read (and re-read) are Rich Dad, Poor Dad and The 4-Hour Workweek. Both have been mentioned numerous times by guests on the Bigger Pockets podcast and I have detailed notes to both books. If you would like a copy, just let me know and I'll send them over. (but it's still highly worth buying the books.)

  • Real Estate Consultant · Camarillo, CA · Member since 2010 · 2k+ posts · 1k+ votes
    9y

    @Bradley De comarmond thanks for the shout out.  Join us on the 2nd Sat in Santa Monica.

  • Surveyor · Hemet, CA · Member since 2015 · 797 posts · 112 votes
    9y

    Welcome from Southern California!

  • Multifamily Investor · Newport Beach, CA · Member since 2015 · 176 posts · 182 votes
    9y
    Welcome Carrie Mansis and congrats on taking some steps to begin. That's more than 90% of people out there.
  • Surveyor · Hemet, CA · Member since 2015 · 797 posts · 112 votes
    9y

    Hello Carrie we may be doing a socal meet and greet at my commercial property in corona sometime next month. All are welcome be great to meet some more local members. Find out we're is the place to invest!

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