All Forum Posts by: Aaron Hunt

Haha! Why would I hire a guy that wants to be an entrepreneur? Charles--- go big and have faith!

@Thomas S.

"Give me another label to differentiate that you do not take personally and we can try it out."

We don't have to try anything out. There are landlords, people who rent properties that they own...PERIOD! And there are investors who purchase multiple properties and do this as a business.

Also, I would not consider you a professional. I would consider you a spoiled, pompous, privileged brat whose family handed him an established business, and who now thinks he is the king of the world! A true professional would offer advice without insulting people, and share their own experiences as examples.

I have more respect for the "Hobby Landlords" because they are starting from scratch and learning along the way. You simply walked in and started running the cash register.

@Thomas S., what's with the insults about "hobby landlords"? Everyone had to start somewhere, and everyone had to learn. Stop it! Maybe someone only wants one or two properties and not thousands.

No offence but have you actually worked for or with a PE company? Nobody is going around looking for deals from guys with zero background. OP isn't trying to acquire a couple of SFRs or small MF. 

I'm positive OP is a solid person and on the right track but giving inane advice like this is akin to giving an arsonist a matchbox (bad example but you get my drift). 

Grit or determination alone aren't the only hall marks of success. Track record, professionalism, connections and capital come into play as well. 

Best of luck calling a PE firm. The standard action on their end will be: spam and block. Try calling them and see the choice words they use in shutting you down. 

 Thank you for your response and honesty! The rates are insane for sure. What does Sofi mean? My issue is they are Sallie Mae loans so they're private and from what I've read can only be consolidated when I graduate. 

Previously, I was paying out of state tuition for 3 years which is why they are so high. Now, I'm enrolled in online courses so the tuition is much less. My major is criminal justice so to answer your question, it absolutely does not translate into money or a job I like. I have thought about changing my major but would lose tons of credits and would thus have to be enrolled longer. I only have 3 core classes and 6 electives left to take before I graduate, and have this coming years tuition covered by grants/scholarships. 

I realize I'm probably making it more difficult on myself by trying to force something when maybe it isn't the right time, but without getting too personal, my home life sucks and I really need/want to move out as soon as possible. I just also don't want to set myself up for failure. 

Hey there! I'm working full time. I go to school part time right now. Can I refinance my loans if I'm still enrolled? Rates are between 7.625% and 12% interest. Multiple loans between $10,000 and $17,000. 

@Russell Brazil But what about the soothing 24/7 hum of the Beltway a block away, the gorgeous view of bumper-to-bumper traffic, and the scent of gas fumes from the front porch? 

@Aaron Hunt. I live in NoVA, and taking the 'invest local' approach to heart. Have been considering investing outside within a 'roadtrip distance' (defined as 5-6 hours) - Delaware, North Carolina, etc. Any suggestions?