From Engineer to Newbie Real Estate Investor???

From Engineer to Newbie Real Estate Investor???

New to Real Estate · Houston, TX · Member since 2019 · 10 posts · 0 votes

Hello! My name is Seun. I discovered Bigger Pockets a few months ago and I have been obsessed ever since! I currently work as an Engineer in Houston, TX but looking to purchase my first rental investment property in Toledo, OH (my hometown).

After listening to hundreds of BP podcasts and reading numerous real estate articles and books, I feel I'm finally ready to put what I've learned to action. My short term goal is to purchase my first property before summer is over; while I continue my real estate education and build my portfolio in the Toledo, OH and Houston, TX area markets.

Excited to connect with you all! Especially If you invest in the Toledo or Houston,TX area. 

Thanks!  

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Multifamily Syndicator · Houston, TX · Member since 2018 · 188 posts · 192 votes
7y

Welcome @Seun Saka!

Glad to hear you are ready to take action! Good luck on your search for your first rental in Toledo. If you are also looking for properties in Houston, I would highly encourage you to network, network, network! Meet as many people out there as you can taking action so they motivate you to do the same, and so you build mutually beneficial relationships. You never know where the next deal might come from. 

Feel free to reach out and connect if you are in need of a Realtor or have any questions. I'm a Buy & Hold investor currently working on my first rehab, so we're in the same boat. Hope to see you at a local networking event. 

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  • Rental Property Investor · Toledo, OH · Member since 2019 · 115 posts · 72 votes
    7y

    @Seun Saka Welcome, I am a full time engineer, caught the bigger pockets fever, and newbie investor. I was born and raised in toledo, still here. Welcome!

    Dan

  • Rental Property Investor · Brooke Park Drive · Member since 2018 · 1k+ posts · 2k+ votes
    7y

     Do you have family in Toledo to help you manage from such a long distance ?

  • New to Real Estate · Houston, TX · Member since 2019 · 10 posts · 0 votes
    7y

    @Daniel Kramer Thanks Dan! 

  • New to Real Estate · Houston, TX · Member since 2019 · 10 posts · 0 votes
    7y

    @Account Closed Hey Michael, yes I do...my dad owns property in Toledo as well, so he would be my "boots on the ground". 

  • Real Estate Agent · Toledo, OH · Member since 2019 · 88 posts · 38 votes
    7y

    @Seun Saka Welcome! I'm glad you're making the leap! If you or your father have any questions, don't hesitate to reach out, I'll be glad to answer questions that either of you have.

  • Katy, TX · Member since 2019 · 44 posts · 28 votes
    7y

    Hello Seun,

    If you are looking for a connection in Houston, I live in Katy, and go to a lot of networking events.  Welcome, and good luck!

  • New to Real Estate · Houston, TX · Member since 2019 · 10 posts · 0 votes
    7y

    Thanks! @Chad Boyers

  • New to Real Estate · Houston, TX · Member since 2019 · 10 posts · 0 votes
    7y

    Most definitely! @Becky Kromminga

  • Multifamily Syndicator · Houston, TX · Member since 2018 · 188 posts · 192 votes
    7y

    Welcome @Seun Saka!

    Glad to hear you are ready to take action! Good luck on your search for your first rental in Toledo. If you are also looking for properties in Houston, I would highly encourage you to network, network, network! Meet as many people out there as you can taking action so they motivate you to do the same, and so you build mutually beneficial relationships. You never know where the next deal might come from. 

    Feel free to reach out and connect if you are in need of a Realtor or have any questions. I'm a Buy & Hold investor currently working on my first rehab, so we're in the same boat. Hope to see you at a local networking event. 

  • San Diego, CA · Member since 2018 · 210 posts · 67 votes
    7y

    Hello Seun,

    Welcome to BiggerPockets. Good luck on your future endeavors.

    Sincerely,

  • Rental Property Investor · Park City, UT · Member since 2016 · 678 posts · 531 votes
    7y

    Welcome to BP @Seun Saka! Good luck on the first rental...that’s exciting!

  • New to Real Estate · Houston, TX · Member since 2019 · 10 posts · 0 votes
    7y

    Thanks! @Brian Alfaro I will definitely start going to networking events! 

  • New to Real Estate · Houston, TX · Member since 2019 · 10 posts · 0 votes
    7y

    Thank you! @Ricardo Gomez

  • New to Real Estate · Houston, TX · Member since 2019 · 10 posts · 0 votes
    7y
  • Specialist · Mortgage Broker Canada · Member since 2015 · 316 posts · 118 votes
    7y

    @Seun Saka Welcome to BP! A ton of resources here for the newbies and even the seasoned investors can learn a thing or two. Good luck on the first rental!

  • New to Real Estate · Houston, TX · Member since 2019 · 10 posts · 0 votes
    7y

    Thank you! @Julie Toh

  • Jacksonville, FL · Member since 2013 · 226 posts · 115 votes
    7y

    @Seun Saka  fellow engineer here! Welcome to BP...You got this! 

  • New to Real Estate · Houston, TX · Member since 2019 · 10 posts · 0 votes
    7y

    Thank you!!! @Kevin Martin

  • Rental Property Investor · Toledo, OH · Member since 2018 · 38 posts · 10 votes
    7y

    @Seun Saka I had the same goal of buying my first rental by midyear. Though a month late I’ll be achieveing that goal before the end of this month. Don’t give up the dream and good luck

  • Rental Property Investor · Member since 2019 · 189 posts · 62 votes
    7y

    Hey Seun,

    I'm excited to see where your investing takes you! I'm a fellow engineer about to dive into real estate investing too, and I'm looking forward to learning about a whole new field and taking on new challenges. Good luck to you and if you ever want to explore Michigan, look me up!

    Take care.

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