All Forum Posts by: Chris Bounds

@Denita Ozenne, I took my classes online through Real Estate Express and I do recommend them to others.  I did it in 1 month.  That isn't normal, but I was motivated to finish it asap.  Per the TREC website they have one of the highest passing rates.  Good luck!

Hi @Caroline Ortego, you're in the right place! Be sure to plug into a few of the many local REI events around the Houston area.

Welcome! You're in the right place. Be sure to connect with the many local REI events around town.

@Huy N., each deal gets you closer to being able to quit your day job, right?  Keep it up!

Congrats on another successful deal @Huy N.!

@Paul Stephan, I agree with what @Russell Brazil said.  As a buyer it makes little sense to NOT use a Realtor.  The only reason would be if you simply do not want to rely on another person as a go-between.  I'd think of them as a "free" assistant (no disrespect to Buyers agents!) on the transaction.  The seller is usually paying all commissions so if you have a Realtor representing you then they will be handing most of the paperwork and phone calls for you.  

If you're unhappy with your Realtor then you need a new investor-friendly Realtor.  Otherwise, just make sure you know what your doing if you go directly to the Listing Agent.  

Welcome @Jeff Hsu,

You're in the right place! Be sure to also plug into some of the many local REI meetings around Houston.

I thought about doing a 1031, but I wanted to put the cash into several flips.  So far, that has turned out to be a good decision in this case.

Like others have said, RICH is a pretty good club to attend.  If for nothing else, they have a lot of classes that you can attend throughout the month for free with your membership.

@Jonathan Bonck mentioned a few other good ones. One missing is Jet Lending's monthly meeting on the 3rd Wednesday of the month at the Texans Bar & Grill. It's not a club, but it's probably one of the largest REI meetings in Houston. Typically there are over 200 investors and vendors there.

Thanks everyone!  So far so good.  We have 3 deals under contract this month with 2 more in the works.