New investor/ Soon to be agent in Birmingham AL.

New investor/ Soon to be agent in Birmingham AL.

Contractor · Hueytown AL ( Birmingham) · Member since 2019 · 11 posts · 2 votes

Hey everyone I'm fairly new to the Birmingham area ( just over a year since moving here from Georgia). I've been in the hot rod and restoration industry for 15-16 years and have been looking into real estate for the past 3-4 years. I'm studying the pre-license course now and plan on taking the test march/April. I have done a fair amount of rehabbing over my lifetime and am very resourceful when it comes to building things, making things work/look better etc so fixing houses is an easy transition for me technically speaking. Once I figure the money part out ( how to fund my deals) I know this will be an exciting change for me. 

It would be great to meet people in the area who have any involvement in real estate be it other agents, lenders, investors or whatever. My circle up to this point in life has been based around cars, plus since I've only lived here a year I still haven't met too many people. 

My question is, are there any meet up groups here in Birmingham or other networking get togethers I can look into? Thanks in advance!

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  • Abel CurielBusiness Member
    Real Estate Agent · Queens, NY · Member since 2016 · 2k+ posts · 1k+ votes
    6y

    Hello @Jeremy Smith,

    I'm sure your prior experience will be a huge plus as you transition into becoming an agent/investor.

    Going to meet-ups in your market is a great idea. 

    To help new BP'ers find what and who they're looking for, I recommend 4 things:

    1. complete your BP profile - be as detailed and specific as possible when mentioning your goals. There are many people with value to add to you and plenty of people you can add value to as well!

    2. use the 'search' function to find topics, areas and people of interest. Get answers to your questions and find people using this function!

    3. Set up 'keyword' alerts so that you can receive notifications once a topic or area of interest in mentioned in one of the forums. Its a great way to stay current!

    4. Check out the Events tab at the top to find local meet ups around you.

    Best of luck to you moving forward!

    Abel

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  • Real Estate Broker · Bradenton, FL · Member since 2017 · 544 posts · 363 votes
    6y

    @Jeremy Smith

    There are a handful of REI groups around Birmingham. All slightly different formats, but all great for meeting others and learning.

    I'm really active at REI Live, but try to hit all of them on occasion.

    The key is going consistently.

    Good move getting licensed! It’s been incredible for me as a real estate investor and as a career choice.

    I’m mentoring a couple new agents at our brokerage. Would be happy to have a conversation about that. Just DM me if you’re interested.

  • Real Estate Broker · Cleveland Dayton Cincinnati Toledo Columbus & Akron, OH · Member since 2013 · 30k+ posts · 20k+ votes
    6y
    Originally posted by @Jeremy Smith:

    Hey everyone I'm fairly new to the Birmingham area ( just over a year since moving here from Georgia). I've been in the hot rod and restoration industry for 15-16 years and have been looking into real estate for the past 3-4 years. I'm studying the pre-license course now and plan on taking the test march/April. I have done a fair amount of rehabbing over my lifetime and am very resourceful when it comes to building things, making things work/look better etc so fixing houses is an easy transition for me technically speaking. Once I figure the money part out ( how to fund my deals) I know this will be an exciting change for me. 

    It would be great to meet people in the area who have any involvement in real estate be it other agents, lenders, investors or whatever. My circle up to this point in life has been based around cars, plus since I've only lived here a year I still haven't met too many people. 

    My question is, are there any meet up groups here in Birmingham or other networking get togethers I can look into? Thanks in advance!

     Welcome aboard Jeremy.

  • Contractor · Hueytown AL ( Birmingham) · Member since 2019 · 11 posts · 2 votes
    6y

    @James Wise

    Thanks! 

  • Contractor · Hueytown AL ( Birmingham) · Member since 2019 · 11 posts · 2 votes
    6y

    @Rob Drum

    Thanks for the info Rob. I'll definitely keep the mentor/coaching thing in mind! I actually made a neat contact a few days ago calling about a fsbo house in my neighborhood that said they were open to owner financing in the ad.  Turned out to be an investor doing a flip but I got some good references for another investor in my immediate area to network with along with the owner of that particular house and an attorney reference. 

  • Contractor · Hueytown AL ( Birmingham) · Member since 2019 · 11 posts · 2 votes
    6y

    @Abel Curiel 

    Thanks for your reply! I appreciate the tips friend.

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