All Forum Posts by: Daniel Sanchez

@David Schmiediche I have already looked into the funding and got approved for an FHA loan. I was looking for a property this summer but the time horizon was too short and had to resort to leasing for my final year of school. I have been looking at the MLS for quite some time (Houston and BCS) so I am familiarizing myself with both areas. So I will start to narrow my search as my time horizon approaches. Finally, I think I have been lacking in that final bullet point. I will make it a top priority to network with the people I aspire to be.

Thanks for the feedback. I really do appreciate it. 

@Reid Chauvin Understood. I have about a 750 CS, want to put down about 40k with an FHA, and know my areas pretty well. Guess I better start saving

@Gregory Schwartz that is some fantastic advice! I have never thought about it that way. I will definitely write that one down and hold myself accountable. 

Howdy Bigger Pockets Clan, my name is Daniel Sanchez but I am have branded myself as HowdyDany. I am a student at Texas A&M University and a realtor in the College Station and Houston area. I have been a long-time Bigger Pockets fan (books + podcast) but never interacted with the website. I am looking to provide value to the broader community but at the same time absorb the bountiful knowledge. My goal is to have my first rental property by the start of next summer. What are the 3 non-negotiables that I should be doing to acquire my first rental in around 6 months?

Cheers!

Howdy Lewis, 
I am a young professional in the College Station area but I hope my two cents helps. I believe when investing in real estate one of the main indicators you want to gauge is the economy. The underlying economic resilience of the area is derived from demographic (population) growth and median income. If any market has strong population growth and growing median income this forms a deadly duo. Not only will there ultimately be a housing shortage but incomes will be rising to elevate rents and appreciation. 

Cheers!

I would say the best education you could get would be through Youtube. There is so much content from industry experts. Best of all, it is completely free. A great place to start would be the BiggerPockets Youtube channel. It has quality content.