All Forum Posts by: Joe Crabb

@James McAlister thank you for the information, please excuse my ignorance on the subject as I am new to the industry. 

What is a good way to find out if the lender is legit or not? 

I'm looking for a local real estare CPA in the Tulsa Oklahoma area. Does anybody know of any? 

Also I'm looking for a real estate attorney, in the Tulsa Oklahoma area? Thanks for the help in advance! 

Has anyone ever used Capital Three Sixty as a HML? If so how was your experience? They seem to be a reputable company, but nothing beats personal testimonies! Thanks in advance!

@Connor Francis 

Hang in there! What you are overwhelmed with now, you won't be overwhelmed with a month or two down the road. Every investor goes through this stage. It just takes time, effort, determination, and a little patients. The hardest thing I would think is making the first steps (which is what you are doing now). 

There is always a more efficient way in everything, you just have to find it. I don't know what your financial state is, but if you don't have the funds for a down payment ( or whatever it may be) don't be afraid to ask family members that want to see you succeed. Or maybe even partner up with somebody that has been around the block a time or two and you guys go half and half on a down payment. (Just food for thought)

On the mentor part, that's completely up to you. I'm sure it wouldnt hurt anything for you to have a mentor, it may even clear things up for you, however I would advise on not spending thousands on one. And make sure your mentor has had success doing whatever it is that you are wanting to do. It also wouldn't hurt to maybe have someone that you can just talk real estate with. I'm a shop foreman at a machine shop and some of the biggest epiphanies I've ever had (machining wise) is just talking to some of my guys and simply just picking at each others brains. 

If your wanting to do flips( or whatever it is that you are wanting to do) then I would suggest research stuff on flips only. It's so easy to get caught up in all the other things, which results in confusion and can potentially scare new investors away. 

I don't know if that helps out much, if at all, but try and keep your head above water. 

Hey John! How was your experience with them? 

Hey guys! 

I'm looking for a REI friendly bank in Tulsa-Owasso Oklahoma area. I'm probably going to be using them majority on the back end of deals. Anyone know of any?

@David Coleman yes I will have to agree, there is quite a bit of information in The Beginners Guide. I've since then read about 15 other books. What's your favorite book on REI? or one that you would suggest that would be the best read for the criteria I've described in my introduction?

@Jill DeWitt thank you for the excellent advice! I've already learned so much from BP, as it is such an amazing website. I've have yet to check out the iTunes, but I will for sure add it to my check list! 

Yes Connor I absolutely agree. The Tulsa area is a beautiful market for REI. I've yet to have to start looking for subs and laborers. But on the fortunate side of that, my family is in the housing industry already.

Thank you Connor!