All Forum Posts by: Jarid S. Johnson

 Thanks Ken, I look forward to my first deal this summer.

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Jarid

I am trying to tag folks but it seems to not work. BP says I need to be colleagues with someone first. How do I do that. Help and newbie out. Thanks

@Ken Breeze, thanks for the heads up on Multi-Unit. I've read a bunch about the advantages of "one roof, one mortgage, many income streams."

I'll check out the youtube channel.

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Jarid

@AlinaTrigub, I plan to start with flips then eventually build a portfolio of rentals. Thank you for the book referral.

I registered with Meetup pretty early on, but due to other commitments, I've only been to one, but plan more in the coming months. I also signed up for the NWREIA and will hit a meeting Thursday. 

I was able to find a GC through my insurance agent. The GC has lived in the area all his life and knows the neighborhoods well. He also has some great experience working with one of the largest remodel companies in the NW.

Looking to do my first this summer.

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Jarid

@Dmitriy Fomichenko Thanks for the insights. I did much of that when I first signed up with BP. I've had one person from my area connect with me, but look forward to reaching out to others.

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Jarid

Thanks of touching base Jack. My next step is to secure funding, both personal and hard money, so I can find my first deal. I have a list of friends to whom I will reach out for working capital and a capital company Portland for my purchase and construction loan. Looking for my first by end of summer.

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Jarid

Thanks Tarren and George, I look forward to digging deeper.

My name is Jarid, I am new to Bigger Pockets, though I have been getting plenty of great information and inspiration from listening to the Bigger Pockets podcasts over the last couple of months. I have also read many of the books recommended by the guests; I am receiving an amazing education fueled by my enthusiasm for taking on a new career path.

Over the last 30 plus years I have been in the media production business: radio, TV, corporate video production and corporate A/V. With my move to Gresham, Oregon to escape the ravages of rampant growth and skyrocketing housing prices in the Bay Area, I have chosen to transfer my production skills into a new adventure in real estate investing.

I plan to learn the ropes by starting with a number of flips then building up to buying income properties. I was happy to know I already had many of the recommended team members in place even before reading the BP blog post "20 Must-Have Team Members for Real Estate Investing Newbies." I continue build a network of friends who currently invest in real estate as a way to discuss ideas and methods as well as learn from their experiences.

As part of the ramp up to my first deal, I have been seriously browsing listings and doing a number of work ups to practice my analysis skills. I purchased a comprehensive spreadsheet package that takes an investor from property analysis through purchase, rehab and sale, to deal reconciliation as a way to analyze the success of the project. The package includes reports for potential investors and a business plan template. I have created, but still need to hone, my business plan.

I am on a positive path towards a first deal after finding a contractor for my team, one who is interested in the flip model as a way to build his business along side my investment company. He is local to my market, having grown up in the area, and should be an invaluable asset in many ways.

I look forward to diving deeper into the Bigger Pockets forums and getting to know fellow investors in cyber space with whom to share insights. See you there.

Cheers-Jarid