New Member Portland, Oregon/OR/ Vancouver, Washington/WA

New Member Portland, Oregon/OR/ Vancouver, Washington/WA

Vancouver, WA · Member since 2014 · 8 posts · 3 votes

Allow me to introduce myself to the community for the second time. My name is Steven Mak and I currently reside in Vancouver, WA and work in Portland, Oregon as a Postman for USPS. I joined bigger pockets about 2yrs ago but did nothing with real estate. Got side track with MLM and though I did learn a lot about personal development, I was not to fond of the financial structure. Now that I have been listening to the bigger pockets podcasts daily and buying and reading books. I am highly interested in real estate to pursue financial freedom and hope I can partner and add value to those willing to help me learn and grow in real estate. Below are my goals and please do share your insight on what you guys think. 

Goals 

My small goals are to learn about wholesale/ flipping to achieve capital gains. My plan is to buy multiple rental properties and have real money sitting in reserves so I don't have to always rely on loans/credit if things go bad. 

My bigger end goal is to have multiple rental properties to create a passive income of 10k-20k a month.

With my VA Home Loan I plan to buy duplex or a single family home and house hack it. 

About Myself

I'm 24 and single and currently work at USPS as a postman (where did life go wrong) joke*. I served in the United States Army 2011-2015 as 11B (Infantryman). Achieved my EIB, Airborne, Air Assault, tabs and honorably discharged as a E5. I am hard worker and very sociable so please do reach out to me if I do fit in your criteria as a potential partner. 

What I can offer

I am single so I have time. Usually off around 4pm (PST). As a Postman I see houses everyday and talk to homeowners. That being said Real investors looking to buy distressed homes, I'm your guy! Also I could talk to my coworkers and expand my radius to create a pipeline sheet of distressed homes.

I hope I can add value and partner with potential partners! 

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  • Michael S.Pro Member
    Biggerpockets Support · Las Pinas, Metro Manila · Member since 2015 · 7k+ posts · 1k+ votes
    8y

    Welcome to Biggerpockets Steven and all the best in your investing. 

    BiggerPockets
  • Lender · Long Beach, CA · Member since 2013 · 496 posts · 296 votes
    8y

    Welcome to bigger pockets, this is the perfect place to start your REI journey.

  • Real Estate Agent · Portland, OR · Member since 2013 · 412 posts · 219 votes
    8y

    Welcome back!

    Best thing to do is what you’ve said you already are-talk to everyone you interact with and educate yourself. 

    Best of luck! 

  • Investor · Vancouver, WA · Member since 2014 · 359 posts · 143 votes
    8y

    Hi @Steven Mak,

    I am a investor/agent in vancouver. I would suggest to keep learning everything you can in the RE world to stay motivated. That is pretty cool that you get to have first hand knowledge of distressed properties on your route. Let me know if happen to come acrossed anything in vancouver or need help with anything.

  • Lender · Northbrook, IL · Member since 2014 · 198 posts · 50 votes
    8y

    Welcome back! 

    I hope 2018 brings you success!

  • Rental Property Investor · Ocala, FL · Member since 2017 · 8 posts · 13 votes
    8y
    Hey Steven, I am also in the vancouver area. Battle ground to be exact. Currently house hacking with a mobile home/aprtment in the shop. Have some money saved up and looking for more property. If you find any deals in the area let me know. Otherwise I have been looking out of state.
  • Vancouver, WA · Member since 2014 · 127 posts · 60 votes
    8y

    Hi @Steven Mak

    Would love to help you out as well.  I am local to Vancouver, WA and a full time real estate professional focusing on property management of single family homes.  My wife is a real estate agent and we focus on working with investors.

  • Developer · Closter, NJ · Member since 2016 · 392 posts · 109 votes
    8y
    Welcome to BiggerPockets!!!! Thank you for serving. Good luck on your endeavors
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