New member in the PORTLAND, OR area

New member in the PORTLAND, OR area

Wilsonville, OR · Member since 2018 · 5 posts · 3 votes

I just wanted to take a quick moment to introduce myself. I have been reading and following for a few weeks now and have been fortunate enough to connect with a few of you, and even meet for coffee at least once.  I live in Wilsonville with my wife and two children and have worked in transportation for my entire career. I have always been interested in real estate but just recently decided to think more strategically about the industry in an effort to diversify. I intend to be more of a passive investor, but I want to learn as much as I can. I am interested in syndication, and multi family investing so far. 

I have to say, this is an impressive group. I really hope I can find a way to add value in the long run, but for now I am just looking to listen and learn. Thanks for being such an open and welcoming community!

Now, if any fly fisherman out there need help...I may just be your guy!

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Jay HinrichsBusiness Member
Real Estate Consultant · Summerlin, NV · Member since 2014 · 45k+ posts · 66k+ votes
7y

welcome..  we love fly fishing.   is that a big Carp you are holding.. 

I recommend Rarebird as a meetup to go check out.. run by some great guys that are really sharp Portland investors.

plus you can meet like mined investors and investor friendly realtors.. 

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  • Jay HinrichsBusiness Member
    Real Estate Consultant · Summerlin, NV · Member since 2014 · 45k+ posts · 66k+ votes
    7y

    welcome..  we love fly fishing.   is that a big Carp you are holding.. 

    I recommend Rarebird as a meetup to go check out.. run by some great guys that are really sharp Portland investors.

    plus you can meet like mined investors and investor friendly realtors.. 

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    Residential Real Estate Investor · Kansas City, MO · Member since 2014 · 10k+ posts · 5k+ votes
    7y

    Welcome to BP John and best of luck investing!

  • Rental Property Investor · Beaverton, OR · Member since 2018 · 88 posts · 155 votes
    7y

    Welcome to BP John.  

    If your looking to learn about real estate investing then this is definitely the place to do it.  Meet-ups are great, the blogs have a wealth of knowledge, and their book selection is clutch. If you're interested in syndications and multi family investing I would definitely check out the book "Raising Private Capital" by Matt Faircloth.  Helped us out a lot at least.

    Best of luck.

    Ashton Levarek

  • Investor · Taylor Mill, KY · Member since 2016 · 2k+ posts · 964 votes
    7y

    @John Bartlett

    Welcome to the community!

  • Wilsonville, OR · Member since 2018 · 5 posts · 3 votes
    7y

    Thanks everyone...I will do my best to listen and learn!

    @Jay Hinrichs that is a carp in the photo.  I basically only fly fish for carp anymore here in Oregon.  I can’t handle the steelhead crowds. I do like to head to Louisiana for black drum a few times a year as well. 

  • Realtor · Portland, OR · Member since 2017 · 357 posts · 259 votes
    7y

    Hi @John Bartlett and welcome! I second at what @Jay Hinrichs says about RareBird. We also work with a lot of investors and have a property management company here in the Portland area. If you'd ever like to meet up and chat shoot me a DM!

    My form of fishing is what I call BBB... bobber, beer, and buddies! If any golfers out there need help... I may just be your guy (Former PGA golf instructor)!

  • Retirement Accounts Attorney · Southfield, MI · Member since 2017 · 3k+ posts · 1k+ votes
    7y

    @John Bartlett

    Welcome to Bigger Pockets.

  • Portland, OR · Member since 2018 · 13 posts · 6 votes
    7y

    Welcome John! I see we're both new, relatively close, have similar interests as it pertains to real estate (I am not a fisherman...I lack patience and the ability to keep my voice down, haha). Perhaps we can connect sometime. I keep hearing RareBird is a good group. Perhaps we can meet there at a local meetup sometime.

    Have you checked out any of the webinars yet? They're pretty fantastic!

    Happy Holidays!

  • Rental Property Investor · Portland, OR · Member since 2018 · 16 posts · 3 votes
    7y

    @Jay Hinrichs is this an open meetup group? My husband and I are looking for a local group as well. We currently have a 5 plex, several single family homes and have done one fix/flip. We are looking to start scaling and possibly expand outside Oregon.

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