All Forum Posts by: Maritsa Cortes

@John Knisely Thanks John! I could use advice on the first steps to take. What to avoid and such. 

@Pablo Barrientos Thanks for your reply Pablo! To be honest, I don’t know what I don’t know so any advice on where to start would be helpful. I’m currently looking in the Philly area but trying to sort out which areas are best. There are some pretty rough neighbourhoods around here that I’d like to not waste time on looking at, just don’t know which ones are which just yet.

Hey everyone! So I’m back in Philadelphia and I’m ready to start investing. I’d like to do my first house hack and could really use some help, tips, advice and/or suggestions. I’m looking forward to the feedback. TIA!

@Alina Trigub Thanks! I'll check these out.

@Joseph ODonovan Thanks for your reply Joseph! BP is pretty awesome. I'm not 100% sure yet as I have arrived yet but I thought I'd start looking near my hometown in Lancaster. Tons of colleges and hospitals.

@Brendan Markle Thanks Brendan! I can only imagine what the Philly market is like. I'm going to keep my options open for NJ and PA.

@Alina Trigub Thanks Alina! I'll look into FHA financing and MFH RE investing. Any recommendations podcast?

@Dave Lin Thanks for your reply Dave! I'm excited to check out Philly's market. Any recommendations?

@Ryan Murdock Thanks Ryan for your feedback! Why would you of have gone with a 4-unit instead?

Hey all! My name is Maritsa and I’m a complete beginner in real estate investing. I haven’t even invested in my first property yet.

I currently live in Hong Kong but am moving back to Pennsylvania in 2 weeks. I’m so excited and ready to get started in real estate and hope to begin once I’m back in the States.

I’ve been working in media management for almost 10 years. Branding, print/web design, social media management and marketing. I feel that my skill set could benefit my real estate business.

I found BP on YouTube while searching “real estate for beginners” videos and I’m hooked! I’ve got big goals. I’d like to be earning 10k a month in no more than a years time. I feel that I’d like to start with a multi-family home or duplex. This way I could pay off the mortgage while living rent-free. Eventually, I’d like to invest in apartment complexes but I suppose this could change the more I learn.

Thanks for having me! Looking forward to getting started and being a part of the BP community!