Specialist · Baltimore, MD · Member since 2018 · 130 posts · 100 votes
Hey guys and gals! My name is Danny Brown. My background consists of 10 years of residential construction and appliance repair. There's a good chance if you've needed your appliance for a Tennant fixed in the last 5 years then I've probably been the one to fix it.
I've become absolutely obsessed with real estate investing recently. I listen to podcasts, read the forums and have been reading Brandon Turner's book "The Book on Rental Property investing.
Any quick tips, books, articles, blogs etc you could send my way that would be great! Hope to hear from all of you!
Rental Property Investor · Chattanooga, TN · Member since 2015 · 208 posts · 94 votes
8y
Welcome, Daniel! Sounds like you're way ahead of the game with your job skills - I wish I had half of those abilities to take care of our rental properties!
My top recommendation is always to plug into the podcast - it was a huge key to my success in those early phases. Since it sounds like you're already tuning in...I recommend connecting with a real estate agent that you trust who can help you identify opportunities in your desired neighborhoods. And if you haven't started talking to banks / lenders, that would be a good next step, as well. Understanding the lending process and variables will save you time and money once you locate the deal you want to close.
Rental Property Investor · Chattanooga, TN · Member since 2015 · 208 posts · 94 votes
8y
Welcome, Daniel! Sounds like you're way ahead of the game with your job skills - I wish I had half of those abilities to take care of our rental properties!
My top recommendation is always to plug into the podcast - it was a huge key to my success in those early phases. Since it sounds like you're already tuning in...I recommend connecting with a real estate agent that you trust who can help you identify opportunities in your desired neighborhoods. And if you haven't started talking to banks / lenders, that would be a good next step, as well. Understanding the lending process and variables will save you time and money once you locate the deal you want to close.
Investor · Baltimore, MD · Member since 2008 · 17k+ posts · 13k+ votes
8y
@Daniel Brown welcome to BP. There are a lot of active members here on BP from the baltimore area. I suggest getting out to some of the real estate investing groups in the area. You will often meet some of the same people you see here.
Investor · Baltimore, MD · Member since 2008 · 17k+ posts · 13k+ votes
8y
@Daniel Brown There is an Events and Happenings forum here on BP.
Google REIA and Meetup to find local groups. BWI Meetup is one of the largest but MAREIA, and Baltimore REIA are also good groups. There are many other smaller groups.
Welcome to BP, and congratulations on making the decision to invest in your future via real estate.
I have written a few blog posts that may help you get started here on BP, and with your investing. Please click on the links, give them a read, and share your thoughts in the comments.
First is a post that I feel will help not get overwhelmed with the amount of info that is here on BP:
The last one is a post that will help you choose an “investor friendly” real estate agent. There are many agents out there, but it’s important to choose the right one.