Newbie from Brentwood, California

Newbie from Brentwood, California

Rental Property Investor · Brentwood, CA · Member since 2016 · 20 posts · 7 votes

Hello fellow BP Members!  I recently re-joined as a Pro member after being inspired by the BP podcast and webinar, and this is my first post.  I am a budding investor looking to buy-and-hold out-of-state properties in Missouri and Nevada.  My short-term goal is to close on four out-of-state rental properties in 2020, and my long-term goal is to replace my current W-2 with passive and business income.  My primary inspiration is my two teenage boys -- they inspire me everyday to become a better version of myself.  My professional inspiration comes from all of you who are currently thriving from real estate investments, speaking, writing, blogging, podcasting, teaching, coaching -- all the things I would love to do in the future!  I am so excited to be a part of this group and to learning from all of you!   

In terms of next steps, I would love to connect with local (SF Bay Area) investors for knowledge-sharing, and with St. Louis/ Kansas City investors/realtors/property managers for building my portfolio to start (but also considering Las Vegas for proximity).   

I look forward to connecting with many of you!  

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Real Estate Agent · St. Louis, MO · Member since 2019 · 68 posts · 36 votes
7y

@Rumi Velazquez

Hey Rumi welcome. I sent you a request to connect. Reach out anytime.

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  • Real Estate Agent · St. Louis, MO · Member since 2019 · 68 posts · 36 votes
    7y

    @Rumi Velazquez

    Hey Rumi welcome. I sent you a request to connect. Reach out anytime.

  • Rental Property Investor · Brentwood, CA · Member since 2016 · 20 posts · 7 votes
    7y

    Thank you, Patrick!  Nice to connect and will reach out separately.

  • Rental Property Investor · Saint Paul, MN · Member since 2017 · 18 posts · 17 votes
    7y

       Hello, my name is Matthew.  Glad to hear that you have rejoined. I've been coming to BP off and on for a year and a half now with the last 9 months of really diving into my education. I'm going to be getting my pro membership next week. 

        We have a lot of the same goals so I hope I see you around on here to see your progress as the years go by. Best of luck to you. 

  • Rental Property Investor · Brentwood, CA · Member since 2016 · 20 posts · 7 votes
    7y

    @Matthew Mckibben, hi! Great to hear we share similar goals. Are you also looking to invest out of state? I hope to see you around to see your progress, too!

  • Orinda, CA · Member since 2019 · 5 posts · 4 votes
    7y

    HI y'all - I sent @Rumi Velazquez and @Patrick Hill a request to connect. Rumi - I think you and I have very similar goals. We live in Orinda and I am not reading a lot about investing in several areas. St Louis, Memphis, Kansas City are on the short list at the moment. Patrick - I'd be super happy to connect and talk about St Louis. :) 

  • Rental Property Investor · Brentwood, CA · Member since 2016 · 20 posts · 7 votes
    7y

    @Joe Muck, great to connect! Awesome, look forward to comparing notes on MO market. I’ve also read that Memphis is a great option. Look forward to hearing about your success!

  • Real Estate Broker · Forney, TX · Member since 2019 · 1k+ posts · 399 votes
    7y

    @Rumi Velazquez Welcome to BiggerPockets! Truly nice to meet you. Congratulations on the 2 boys. Family are a great inspiration!! Good luck!!

  • Real Estate Agent · St. Louis, MO · Member since 2019 · 68 posts · 36 votes
    7y

    @Joe Muck

    Just shoot me a message if you'd like to chat tomorrow or Monday

  • Rental Property Investor · Brentwood, CA · Member since 2016 · 20 posts · 7 votes
    7y

    @Anthoney Hanks, thank you!! I appreciate the warm welcome, it’s truly encouraging!

  • American Fork, UT · Member since 2017 · 175 posts · 76 votes
    7y

    @Rumi Velazquez WELCOME!! Memphis is a great market! However... with a great market like Memphis, comes some pitfalls.. we haven’t had a very good experience with Crestcore in Memphis and have found them to be very dishonest, unprofessional, and very difficult to get a hold of. The best advice we can give you, from our own experience, is to stay clear of Crestcore and we don’t think you’ll have any problems :) Please reach out if you have any questions or need any help with anything!!

  • Rental Property Investor · Brentwood, CA · Member since 2016 · 20 posts · 7 votes
    7y

    @Koleton Daley, thank you for the warm welcome and your advice! I will definitely keep that in mind. I read somewhere that Memphis Invest has good reviews? I’m interested in building my own team but may consider turnkey if all else fails...

  • Real Estate Agent · Sacramento/Placer ~ San Francisco Bay Area counties · Member since 2012 · 1k+ posts · 743 votes
    7y

    For local meetup's in the East Bay follow this link:

    https://www.meetup.com/topics/...

    There's a good chance at one of the meetup's that interest's you there's local investor's investing in your select cities.

    Warm regards @Rumi Velazquez

  • Rental Property Investor · Brentwood, CA · Member since 2016 · 20 posts · 7 votes
    7y

    @Mark Pedroza, thank you! I will check it out.

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    Rental Property Investor · Gilbert, AZ · Member since 2016 · 3k+ posts · 4k+ votes
    7y

    @Rumi Velazquez Welcome back to BP activity. We have several properties in Arizona but are now looking to buy properties in North Carolina. So we are in a similar position building a new team out of state. I wish you well. Let me know if I can be if any help to you. 

  • Real Estate Agent · Las Vegas, NV · Member since 2017 · 279 posts · 133 votes
    7y

    Hello Rumi and welcome back to the BP community. I'm a Realtor here in Las Vegas and would be happy to answer any questions you might have about the market here in Vegas. I've sent you a friend request as well. If you have ANY questions, please send em my way. I am happy to help : )

  • Rental Property Investor · Brentwood, CA · Member since 2016 · 20 posts · 7 votes
    7y

    @Shiloh Lundahl - thanks, nice to connect! I also see potential in the NC market (particularly Raleigh) and think you will do well there. I am focusing on taking small steps first :) and hope to expand once I get my first few deals in. Wishing you all the best and look forward to hearing about your successes!

  • Rental Property Investor · Brentwood, CA · Member since 2016 · 20 posts · 7 votes
    7y

    @Brad Bellstedt Great to connect! I will certainly reach out when I’m ready for Vegas :)

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

    Hello Rumi,

    Welcome to BiggerPockets. If you have the time, you should consider attending a local meetup to connect with other real estate investors. Best of luck on your endeavors.

    Sincerely,

  • Rental Property Investor · Brentwood, CA · Member since 2016 · 20 posts · 7 votes
    7y

    @Ricardo Gomez - hi, thanks for the warm welcome and suggestion! I’m looking into it for sure. Best wishes to you, too.

  • Wholesaler · Independence, MO · Member since 2015 · 53 posts · 24 votes
    7y

    @Rumi Velazquez I’m in Kansas City MO and would love to help you attain your goals! I have been in the business for 4.5 years and have grown up here just shoot me a message if you would like to chat!

  • Member since 2019 · 32 posts · 15 votes
    7y

    Welcome aboard Rumi! Enjoy the journey. 

  • Rental Property Investor · Brentwood, CA · Member since 2016 · 20 posts · 7 votes
    7y

    @Gabe Monroy Thank you! Will do.

  • Rental Property Investor · Brentwood, CA · Member since 2016 · 20 posts · 7 votes
    7y

    @David James - Thanks for the post! It’s been amazing so far, I’m kicking myself for not jumping in 3 yrs ago!

  • Member since 2019 · 32 posts · 15 votes
    7y

    Its all good, the most important thing is that we all start.

  • Property Manager · Kansas City, MO · Member since 2018 · 280 posts · 221 votes
    7y

    @Rumi Velazquez congrats Rumi and welcome! As you build your portfolio, if you buy properties in Kansas City I can help increasing your cashflow vía STR (short term rental) operations. I have been doing well in this market and work with out of estate investors ensuring their properties are producing and keeping things transparent and honest. Best of luck and reach out if I can help in any way!

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