All Forum Posts by: Brandon L.

@Danielle Guarino move on to the next one there are plenty out there, unless this one is a firesale

@Russell Brazil This is a great post. It seems a lot of people base important decisions on what they WANT instead of what they NEED. 

I am guilty of this myself, and it takes an intentional effort daily to ask myself "Is this something I NEED or is this something I WANT"

@Tyler Schochenmaier If you are going to end up in the DC area, I would suggest making a purchase as soon as possible, and renting it out until you arrive. interest rates, and prices in the area will be rising. 

I have written a few blog posts that may help you get started here on BP, and with your investing. Please click on the links, give them a read, and share your thoughts in the comments.

First is a post that I feel will help not get overwhelmed with the amount of info that is here on BP:

https://www.biggerpockets.com/blogs/5868/52761-the-simple-guide-to-getting-started-on-bp

The second is a post that will help get you focused with your real estate investing goals:

https://www.biggerpockets.com/blogs/5868/52743-im-new-to-bp-any-advice-would-be-appriciated

The last one is a post that will help you choose an “investor friendly” real estate agent.

There are many agents out there, but it’s important to choose the right one.

https://www.biggerpockets.com/blogs/5868/52724-im-new-to-investing-how-do-i-find-an-investor-friendly-agent

I love answering questions if you have any! Good Luck :)

Hello @Eriko Yoshimaru

Welcome to BP, and congratulations on making the decision to invest in your future via real estate.

I have written a few blog posts that may help you get started here on BP, and with your investing. Please click on the links, give them a read, and share your thoughts in the comments.

First is a post that I feel will help not get overwhelmed with the amount of info that is here on BP:

https://www.biggerpockets.com/blogs/5868/52761-the-simple-guide-to-getting-started-on-bp

The second is a post that will help get you focused with your real estate investing goals:

https://www.biggerpockets.com/blogs/5868/52743-im-new-to-bp-any-advice-would-be-appriciated

The last one is a post that will help you choose an “investor friendly” real estate agent.

There are many agents out there, but it’s important to choose the right one.

https://www.biggerpockets.com/blogs/5868/52724-im-new-to-investing-how-do-i-find-an-investor-friendly-agent

I love answering questions if you have any! Good Luck :)

@Nat Rojas maybe this method works for a company or a person that has a lot of cash to close deals, but it's horrible advice for someone just starting out.

If an offer gets accepted you are legally saying that you will make a good faith effort to close on that property. If you do not have the funds to close on the 10 offers you get accepted you are negotiating in bad faith.

You can ultimately do what you want, just something to think about. 

@Lou LaMedica this realtor you are speaking with must not know how to search, or your search criteria is too specific. I just did a quick look and I am looking at 6 available in the area.

@Brysen Kelly if someone walked up to you with 50k cash you don't have to take it but I am sure you would. Most people spend 1-5 years "learning" or "getting ready" be sure there will be something to show 5 years from now.

@Brysen Kelly what is keeping you from investing in yourself by purchasing a home? This is where you should start. 

@Lou LaMedica we do not have to wait for a meeting maybe we can get something on the schedule

@Meryl McElwain this is a question best answered with the search bar at the top of the website :)