All Forum Posts by: Dylan Brauner

Hi guys, I am a graduate student in the Kansas City area. I am seeking work that exposes me to the real estate business on a daily basis. I have no background in real estate, but it is something I would like to pursue as a career. Besides reaching out to my current landlord to see if I can be of any assistance to him, is there any work that would give me valuable experience and insight for future investing? Thank you for all your responses, Dylan

@Travis Limbocker I did a little research on the Manheim Park area. I had no idea that Brad Pitt's foundation was working in that location... As far as just living in the KC area, I know that Manheim, like @Jonathan Schneider stated, has a terrible stigma. One of those places they tell you not to go. However, according to the crime rate, there is a little pocket to the west side of Manheim that exhibits fairly low crime for the surrounding area. I attached an image of the crime report. The dark blue areas represent the lowest crime rate. Between East 36th and East 39th near Charlotte St. is a pretty low-crime area. Just thought that was kind of interesting. Either way, that location is in need of a face lift from some generous donor/investors.

Jonathan, thanks for your input! Yes, my interest rate for my loan is right around 6% and begins to accrue after 6 months of graduating. I appreciate your willingness to help, as I will definitely need it when the time comes! 

@Kim Tucker Thank you for your response! I had never actually heard the term distressed seller before, so this does seem like an incredible deal if I can find a property as such. I currently live near the plaza, and would like to stay in that area. As @Mike D'Arrigo mentioned, it has proven tricky to find quality multi families in this area. There are certain areas I WILL NOT TOUCH, but I realize that can make it quite difficult to find a multi family in my price range.

Hi guys, I'm set to graduate with my masters in the summer of 2018 at the age of 23. I'll owe roughly $10,000 in student loans, but I would like to begin investing ASAP. I go to school and plan on staying in Kansas City, so I figure it would be wise to use my first house as an investment opportunity. With that being said, I plant on house hacking a small, multi-unit of no more than 4 units. (((If everything works out, I would acquire my second property using another FHA loan roughly 14 months later.))) I can realistically save $10,000 by the time I graduate, which would provide me with enough cash for a down payment/cash reserves for houses priced in the $80-120,000 range, according to my calculations. Has anyone been in the same position, and can offer advice as to either: A) begin investing! or B) Pay off student loans and continue renting! or C) [Insert answer here]. Any comments are appreciated, thanks!