All Forum Posts by: Justin Brown

Hey Big Pocketeers! 

I looked down and saw that I had posted 99 times, so for post 100 I thought I would do something special, then I realized I never introduced myself!  I grew up around real estate with my Dad being a custom home builder, so when I got laid off from my corp america job 4 years ago I got my license and started helping people buy and sell homes. I had been house hacking/live in flipping my first single family at the time and it saved my butt when I lost my job and have wanted to do more ever since. The second deal I was involved in was with two other investors on a commercial property that we are renting out as office/co-working space in downtown Allentown. Allentown is the third largest city in Pennsylvania and part of the larger Lehigh Valley metropolitan area that is booming and is a fantastic place to invest (see episode 276 with my buddy @BryceStewart.) 

I found Bigger Pockets through one of my investor partners and was quickly hooked and have been encouraging everyone I talk with to join the community!  At our office building we have started a local meet up and its been awesome to see new investors making their first purchases as a result of the encouragement and connections at the meet up, as well as veteran investors learning new tools! Come join us the 3rd Thursday of the month, even if your just passing through!  

Helping other people begin the journey on their real estate goals has kept the dream alive for me and I'm excited to share that my wife and I put an offer in yesterday on our first residential duplex. She is more hooked on real estate investing than me and insisted that we move into a duplex by the end of 2018 (with our 3 month old daughter!) 

In addition to real estate, I enjoy discussing goal setting, personal finance and side hustles(thank you @Scott Trench and@Mindy Jensen for the excellent #MoneyShow! !) I love connecting with people on BP so hit me up if you want to grab coffee downtown, join us for our meet up, or you just want some good Dad Jokes, I got plenty! 

God Bless! 

Justin G. Brown. 

#weloveallentown 

Awesome! We always try to analyze a deal so that we are sharpening our skills on how to go after a homerun. Newbies to veterans alike learn something during this time.  We also make time for sharing questions that are on the minds of all in attendance, whether that is needing a good recommendation for a plumber, to discussing market trends. Then depending on if its an off month we will hear from subject matter expert, or split up into small groups to workshop deals that you are in the middle of.  Its a great time all around. Hope you can join us soon! 

@Kyle Lauriano Congrats to moving to the Lehigh Valley! I'm a big fan! We are shooting to be hosting our meetings every third Thursday of the month so I think that would put us at July 19th and August 16th as our next times. Whats moving you to the area? Job, family, its just freaking awesome??

Hello Big Pocketeers! 

Our June meeting will be held on June 21st same time and place (6:30-8:30 at Forty South) Every other meeting we try to have a guest subject matter expert. For our June meeting we planning on hosting a local city inspector who will be happy to share his experience and any tips for navigating that process smoothly. I'm sure we will get some great stories also! 

Catch you all soon! 

Justin. 

Hey gang,

Sorry for the last minute notification, please join us for a workshop tonight at Forty South! Bring any deals your currently looking into and the gang will as always be happy to provide guidance. 

6:30-8:30 May 31st 

40 S. 5th St, 

Allentown PA 18101

P.S. DM me with your email if you want to be added to the email list. 

Thanks @Joe Colasuonno your right, Thursday May 10th! 

@Matt Bertsch @Rich Hall @Sarah Brown @Kelley Gabany @Raymond Y. 

@Joe Colasuonno @Christopher Bongo @Lewis Christman @Cesar Sabio @Mark B. @Matt Bertsch

Hey Gang, 

 A lot has happened in just two weeks and I'm looking forward to getting back together!  Once again open to all investors new or experienced looking to connect and collaborate with other motivated real estate investors!  This meeting we will continue to analyze deals as well as hear from a local Title Agent on the whole process of searching title and how to approach Sheriff sales. Should be a great time! 

Details:

Business Community at Forty South 

40 South 5th St

Allentown PA 18101

Thursday May 6th 

6:30-8:30PM  

See you all soon! 

JB. 

Hey @Christopher Bongo @Kyle, @Tom, and @Cameron, @Matt Bertsch this might be a great event for you guys!