All Forum Posts by: Jeffrey Price

@Chris Volkers Thanks for reaching out. Yes, definitely interested. I'll check out the Facebook Group. 

Hi, Daniel,

My wife and I just moved to the area 2 weeks ago. I got a job at one of your local rivals, DePuySynthes : ) I'm also new to real estate investing. Maybe we could learn together. In any case, welcome. Hope you enjoy it here!

Jeff

@John Leavelle,

Thank you for reaching out! I will definitely check that book out. I'm trying to gain all the knowledge I can. I appreciate the other advice too. Best wishes on your own endeavors and thank you for your service. 

Bigger Pocket Community,

I've been reading about real estate for 2 years now, and I'm finally ready to make the push to start DOING instead of just sitting on the sidelines. I recently got out of the Air Force and will be living long-term in the Warsaw/Fort Wayne, IN area. 

Can anyone provide advice on how to evaluate how much a home rehab will cost? What are some rehab items that are relatively easy DIY vs. things that should be contracted out? Does anyone have any good recommendations for contractors in this area or an investment minded real estate agent?

I've seen some fixer uppers that look like they have potential. I'm worried my inexperience will lead me to underestimate the cost of repairs. Any insight is appreciated. 

Thanks!

Jeff

Hello, BP Community!

New investor looking to get started in the Bossier City/Shreveport area. Can anyone refer a good, investor oriented Real Estate agent in the area? 

My ideal scenario would be to house hack a four-plex with a VA loan in October 2015, but I would be interested in SFH, duplex, or triplex if the deal is right.

Jeff

@Kenneth Hynes Appreciate the insight from another military member! I'm checking out the VA loan post now

@Colin Smith I appreciate the insight into the Colorado Springs area! I'll shoot you a message if we end up going there. Maybe we can work together on a few deals.

@Chad Clanton Thank you for the info! I'll wait until I know what state to start working on the license. The information on pass rates is helpful! I may take you up on the help offer if we end up in San Antonio.

@marlon 

@Marlon Wilson Thank you, Marlon! 

@Adrian Smude I'm halfway through your recommendations already. Glad to hear someone experienced thinks they're worth my while! Working through J. Scott's books now. Fascinating stuff. 

Hello, Bigger Pockets team! My name is Jeff Price, and I've just started my venture into the real estate investment world. As an Air Force officer stationed in Tokyo, I'm in unique circumstances to begin my real estate career; however, I would love feedback from the community here on a couple items that can help me get started:

1. I'm fully committed to getting my real estate license, but unfortunately, I likely won't know where I'll be stationed next until mid to late June. Also, assuming I get a stateside location, I won't physically be back in the U.S. until October 2015. Are there any good resources that I can use to start getting my real estate license while in Japan? Also, am I really able to dive into obtaining a license without know which state I'll be in yet?

2. I do get some say in choosing where I'll be stationed next. Likely locations include: 

Colorado Springs, CO; San Antonio, TX; Tampa, FL; Fort Walton Beach, FL

Are any of these areas better than others for a newbie investor? I'm looking to initially buy a four-plex with my VA loan ($0 down!) to live in one unit with my wife and rent out the other three. We may be interested in house flipping down the road but not within the next year. The focus now is on cash flow investments from rental properties.

Answers to these should be a good starting point for now. It's hard to make plans when you're not fully in charge of your future, but I'm doing the best I can right now. Any help is appreciated! 

Thanks in advance,

Jeff