All Forum Posts by: Account Closed

Hello @Tanesha Mills,

The answer is NOOOO. There are no amount of hours in a classroom that can prepare you for investing. The best way is to talk to colleagues here and to use that money to invest in your first deal instead. Trust me, as hard money lenders we come across investors all the time who have taken course but nothing prepares you like doing a deal. 

Welcome @Anton Segota to BP! Are you focusing primarily on the Palm Beach Market or Broward and Dade as well?

Welcome to BP @Tessa Wattley,

We are happy to have you as a member of our community! BP really is a great place to connect with people. I would recommend going to a local Real Estate Investment or "REIA" meeting for a more hands on approach. I know Jacksonville has a couple. In this industry meeting new real estate professionals is key!

Hello @Joanne McCalla 

Welcome to bigger pockets! What Market in Florida do you specialize in?

Another great way to profit from real estate, and defer income taxes, is to buy and borrower through a Self-Directed IRA, such as those offered by Advanta and Nu-View. And, of course, you will need a hard money lender who will actually make loans to your Self-Directed IRA. Some HML like us offer a non-recourse loan

Hello @Scott Dorsett

@Scott Dorsett               Welcome to Bigger Pockets! This is really a community that you learn a lot from. I courage you to find local Real Estate Investment Networking Events because that is a more face to face approach that is often the most impressionable. Building a network of fellow Real Estate professionals is key in succeeding in this industry. Hopefully we can work together in the future!

I personally am not familiar with the Market in Tampa.

However, based on my experience with the South Florida Market I've found that if a property's story sounds too good for the price, it usually is. I find that in any market I just takes awareness of what is realistic and what is a money or time pit. 

Getting your hands on 2 successful deals as a beginner is really a great accomplishment! Just keep up the good work!

Hello @Taylor Vallies, 

In Real Estate, like in any other business, knowledge is key. Taking the time to educate yourself prior is very smart, however in my experience some people spend a lifetime educating themselves and don't seize opportunity. I strongly encourage you not to make this mistake. 

Another crucial component is having a network of real estate professionals readily available. Certain people have different refined skills that others don't and the other way around. We've been in this industry for 25 years and would love to work with you in the future.

Hello @Skyler Marinoff, 

So nice to meet you. I think you'll find bigger pockets to be a really great tool for Real Estate Professionals. We've been doing hard money loans for over 25 years all over Florida. Maybe we can work together in the future! Feel free to message me (:

@Miles Nunez, welcome to BP!  We've been working with real estate professionals all over the state of Florida for over 25 years. We'd love to work with you in the future! Message me to discuss further.