All Forum Posts by: Christina Tran

Aloha @Joel Bongco! Thank you so much for your response and words of wisdom! I'll be DM'ing you! 

-Christina

Hi everyone! My husband and I are just starting out our journey in real estate investing. We both work full-time corporate jobs and eventually would like to have more control over our lives and money. Being newbies, we are trying to learn as much as possible through YouTube, Podcasts, and the Bigger Pockets platform. We did attend a 3-day real estate investing workshop, which was very useful, but to be quite honest the "investment" to have them coach you felt more like a scam. Definitely don't want to get caught up in that only to feel buyer's remorse later.  I'm excited to not only learn more about the industry, but also make meaningful connections with other investors and pros. 

Although eventually I'd like to get into rehabbing and rentals, I'm really interested in learning more about wholesaling. I've heard that is a great place to start. I'd also love to learn more about the types of software and portfolio management available. Having a one-stop shop for all the tools I need is very important to me (templates, SOPs, calculators, spreadsheets, CRM, lead search, marketing tools, data analyzers, etc.). Does such a thing exist all in one place or is it more common to utilize various platforms for different things? 

Lastly, I've wondered if I decide to sign up for a mentorship program, what is a fair price range? I've seen as low as a few thousand dollars, up to $30,000. Or, can I become just as successful utilizing the low cost/free resources available and building connections? 

Thank you all for any advice and I am really looking forward to being a part of this community and beginning the journey!