All Forum Posts by: Marvin Dean

Hey @Eddie Bynum  Welcome. You are going to find BP to be an awesome site. There is some much to learn and it is the first time that I've been on a resource like this where the help is so freely given!

Listening to the podcasts, reading the blogs, using the search functions to find topics or answers to things you may be interested in, getting plugged in by posting and answering questions are all activities that gets you off on the right foot.

Even saying "Hi" and "Welcome" to new folks introducing themselves are all good things to start getting you involved. It will all go a long way in you becoming a name and a face that folks will become acustomed to seeing. Be sure to check the network for people that are in your area, this way you can begin to build connections with others who have location in common with you. Who knows, maybe you get together and your business and theirs complement each other.

The Ultimate Beginner's Guide to Real Estate Investing is also a great resource and recommended reading if you haven't already.

So again, welcome to the community and good luck in all your endeavors!

@Russ Swan 

Welcome to the best resource around with some of the most helpful and knowledgeable people you will find. The others before me have already given you some good advice on how to get the most out of this site/community, so just jump on in. I too am in the Broward County area will be glad to help where I can.

All the best to you!

@Brian Louderback 

Welcome to BP and great job on your first investment property.

Some have already mentioned it but you do have to be careful. You want to find the ugliest one on the block and make it better. But better cannot be greater than what the neighborhood/area commands. Just like it is with selling where the house just sits because it was priced too high or someone comes in and over rehabs their property beyond what the market for the area dictates, thinking they will be able to recoup their money, you can do the same with a rental. It's good to make it nice, but making it way more than what others are going for in the area could mean you over pricing your rental and then causing it to be overlooked for another that is reasonable. Especially if there are others to choose from. If you have the ability to, it may be good to have a look at what some of your competition looks like then go a little above them.

When things go wrong, something breaks, your renters don't treat your nice upgrades with care and attention. What will it cost in repairs?

You have to look at your market and work the numbers. That will tell you what you should do. Rental shape is absolutely different from resale shape.

@Account Closed 

Welcome aboard! All the best to you.

Welcome @Will Bert 

All the help, advice, knowledge, encouragement, resources you will need. All in one place and freely given by like minded folks who genuinely care and are generously giving of their time to help us along.

Wishing you all the best!

@Rashad Alexander 

Welcome to BP! Can't go wrong being part of this great community. The help and resources are here to help you go as far as you want to go. Plug in,  read, listen, connect and ask for help. Being involved is key.

Best of luck to you!

Welcome to BP @Joanna Nunez 

Stay plugged in and connect. Help is always there for you no matter what. Great group of people found here and the best available advice you need.

All the best and who knows, might see you around town making it happen!

Welcome @Rose Kabu 

You have definitely found the right place to learn, grow and find those like minded people you mentioned. As said by others. Help is just a forum search, post or message away.

All the very best to you!

Welcome to the greatest resource you will find @Tavere Forrest  on the subject of real estate investing.

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All the best to you and your endeavours!

Welcome to the greatest resource you will find @Blake Dailey on the subject of real estate investing.

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All the best to you and your endeavours!