Rookie Investor Looking to Make new Friends!!!

Rookie Investor Looking to Make new Friends!!!

Ryan McPhersonPro Member
Investor · Eustis, FL · Member since 2017 · 12 posts · 3 votes

Introduction: Hello Central Florida! I'm a District Manager of a fortune 500 company. I'm a young investor with a lot of ambition and desire to make it big in REI(or in life in general). I don't believe in brakes and if I start to pursue something I give it everything I got. My objective for this post, is to give a brief background of my fiancé and I.

RE Knowledge: My fiancé is actually scheduled to make her first attempt at the FL RE Exam this weekend. For the past 2 months she has been studying after work to pass this test. I have been helping her as well(A LOT of flashcards) through the process and I have been learning with her. Along with that I have been feeding myself with knowledge from endless hours of BP Podcasts, towers of books, scouring the internet forums, and picking the brains of semi-successful REIs.

RE Experience: I bought my first home back in 2015 with the mindset of eventually renting it out in the future. Now, 2 years later and after listening to BPs, my fiancé and I have decided it's time to start making moves to obtain our new property with the mind set of house hacking a multi-family. We're willing to sacrifice our not so lavish lifestyle, to an even more not so lavish lifestyle to pick up the paste of our investing opportunities.

With that in mind, We do have other RE projects moving a long at the same time. We currently have a small team that consists of a investor, broker, and many contractors. As I have been in the field of contracting myself now for 15+ years I have quite a bit of knowledge. Recently an investor came into our lives that is willing to fund all of the expenses on a flip(I know, I'm very grateful for the opportunity). We are currently making offers on homes as I'm writing this post!

Like I said at the beginning of this post, I wanted to introduce my fiancé and I. But I'm also here to network with other people and hopefully give back added value. I'm a very positive person with an laid back attitude and I hope this forum will reflect that. Please do not hesitate to message me with questions, feedback, or just to say hello!

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Investor · Saint Augustine, FL · Member since 2015 · 227 posts · 61 votes
9y

Welcome to Bigger Pockets...lots of good information here...lots of good folks...a few meanies but just ignore them :) 

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  • Investor · Saint Augustine, FL · Member since 2015 · 227 posts · 61 votes
    9y

    Welcome to Bigger Pockets...lots of good information here...lots of good folks...a few meanies but just ignore them :) 

  • Ryan McPhersonPro Member
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    Investor · Eustis, FL · Member since 2017 · 12 posts · 3 votes
    9y

    Thank you Zana. I definitely keep that in mind. 

  • Investor · Asheville, NC · Member since 2011 · 833 posts · 499 votes
    9y

    Hey @Ryan McPherson, welcome to BP!

    A good investor friend of mine is from Eustis and owns about 20 units in the area.

    Congratulations on getting started in your investing career!  

    I'm an active investor/agent in the Orlando area, so reach out anytime.

  • Property Manager · Orlando Kissimmee, Daytona Beach & Cocoa Beach · Member since 2016 · 331 posts · 166 votes
    9y

    Welcome @Ryan McPherson

    Let's get connected 

  • Real Estate Coach · New Zealand / USA · Member since 2014 · 296 posts · 82 votes
    9y

    Welcome @Ryan McPherson 

    I'm sure you'll find whatever you're looking for here on BP.

  • Investor · Leesburg, FL · Member since 2014 · 73 posts · 86 votes
    9y

    Welcome @Ryan McPherson. I own a unit (SFR) in Eustis. Its a good area with some good people. I am always looking for more deals in that general area.

    Feel free to reach out if you think I can help in anyway. 

  • Owings Mills, MD · Member since 2017 · 8 posts · 1 vote
    9y
    Welcome to bigger pockets as a fellow newbie I defiantly am sure you will find all the answer to your questions here
  • Equity Raiser and Turnkey Provider · Cleveland, OH · Member since 2016 · 4k+ posts · 1k+ votes
    9y
    Originally posted by @Ryan McPherson:

    Introduction: Hello Central Florida! I'm a District Manager of a fortune 500 company. I'm a young investor with a lot of ambition and desire to make it big in REI(or in life in general). I don't believe in brakes and if I start to pursue something I give it everything I got. My objective for this post, is to give a brief background of my fiancé and I.

    RE Knowledge: My fiancé is actually scheduled to make her first attempt at the FL RE Exam this weekend. For the past 2 months she has been studying after work to pass this test. I have been helping her as well(A LOT of flashcards) through the process and I have been learning with her. Along with that I have been feeding myself with knowledge from endless hours of BP Podcasts, towers of books, scouring the internet forums, and picking the brains of semi-successful REIs.

    RE Experience: I bought my first home back in 2015 with the mindset of eventually renting it out in the future. Now, 2 years later and after listening to BPs, my fiancé and I have decided it's time to start making moves to obtain our new property with the mind set of house hacking a multi-family. We're willing to sacrifice our not so lavish lifestyle, to an even more not so lavish lifestyle to pick up the paste of our investing opportunities.

    With that in mind, We do have other RE projects moving a long at the same time. We currently have a small team that consists of a investor, broker, and many contractors. As I have been in the field of contracting myself now for 15+ years I have quite a bit of knowledge. Recently an investor came into our lives that is willing to fund all of the expenses on a flip(I know, I'm very grateful for the opportunity). We are currently making offers on homes as I'm writing this post!

    Like I said at the beginning of this post, I wanted to introduce my fiancé and I. But I'm also here to network with other people and hopefully give back added value. I'm a very positive person with an laid back attitude and I hope this forum will reflect that. Please do not hesitate to message me with questions, feedback, or just to say hello!

     Hello and welcome! This is really a great place to get started! Best of luck to you!

  • Ryan McPhersonPro Member
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    Investor · Eustis, FL · Member since 2017 · 12 posts · 3 votes
    9y

    You guys are the best! Thank you for such a warm welcome. I'll be looking forward to communicating with all of you.

  • Real Estate Broker · Kissimmee, FL · Member since 2016 · 27 posts · 3 votes
    9y

    Ryan,

    I'm the rookiest and brokest of investors myself. Not really in the business yet. However, I'm getting into the rural land investing business. 

    Let's connect! While I don't have real estate investing experience, I will be joining the retail commercial real estate world in Orlando starting in May! 

  • Investor / Sales Associate / Airline Pilot · Oviedo, FL · Member since 2016 · 105 posts · 31 votes
    9y
    Good luck to your fiancé on the test. It's a tough one but she'll do great 👍
  • Rental Property Investor · Ocala, FL · Member since 2016 · 226 posts · 140 votes
    9y

    Hi Ryan,

    Welcome and keep learning.  I am a RE investor in nearby DeLand.  I will follow you.

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