All Forum Posts by: Bree Jimenez

Sounds like your very excited, you should be! I would actually recommend using the agent finder for the market your looking to get started in to find you an agent that specializes in out-of-state investors in your chosen market. I currently invest and own a rental portfolio and also assist investors building their portfolios in Memphis TN, so let me know if I can help you here! Good luck investing!

Hey Bree,

Welcome! Great to see you're in North Carolina—a lot of hot markets there. We’ve also expanded into Ohio, covering areas like Cleveland, Columbus, and the surrounding cities.

One of our first flips was a trailer out in Mt. Olive. If it weren’t for some contractor issues, we would have netted around $60K, but it ended up closer to $45-50K (I don’t have the exact numbers on hand). Right now, we only have a couple of rental properties; they were turnkey investments that my business partner had before I joined him.

A bit of advice that might seem obvious but often gets overlooked: stay very organized. Keep all your documentation and backups. Track everything, including conversations with sellers and buyers, in your CRM and on Excel. This way, you can easily revisit details and pick up right where you left off.

Avoid cutting corners to save money, as it often costs more in the end. Find a reliable team, offer fair pay, and keep them motivated to stick with you for future projects.

That’s what I have off the top of my head. I handle dispositions and tech; my business partner is more experienced with exit strategies and the finer points of investment.

Hope this helps! Feel free to DM me and we can connect or I can connect you with Mike. He's a wealth of knowledge and we don't gatekeep.

Hey Bree,

It's fantastic to see your excitement... it reminds me of a friend of mine who was in your shoes not too long ago. She jumped into the BRRR method and found some unexpected challenges, but also some great successes.
When I started out, I realized that having a solid network was more valuable than any textbook could teach me. My buddy Mike, for instance, found his first investment property through a tip from a local barista and talk about being at the right place at the right time.
Regarding your credit score, while higher scores can open more doors, I've seen folks make strides with scores in the mid-600s. Lenders often consider the whole picture, so keep building that credit but don't let it hold you back from exploring options.
Since you're considering a trailer to fix up, have you thought about markets like East Phoenix or the outskirts of Austin? A client of mine recently renovated a mobile home in Tempe, and it's become a surpisingly lucrative rental. From what I read in the Wall Street Journal, there's a growing demand in those areas.
If you're on the lookout for a reputable financial advisor, I know someone here in Scottsdale who's helped new inverstors navigate the financial maze. Happy to introduce you if you're interested.
Starting out can feel like drinking from a firehose, but remember, everyone starts somewhere. If you'd like to chat more... maybe swap some stories over a decent cup of coffee... just say the word.

Take care, Pat & Jasper

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