All Forum Posts by: Brandon Heath

Congrats @Megan Ahern

You'll have to share some photos and updates of how things go. Thanks for the inspirational words!

Welcome @Theresa Thomas!!

I'm in your local area and am just starting out as well. Hopefully we cross paths soon. Be sure and set up your keyword alerts asap. They are a great tool to keep tabs on topics that interest you! (like the phrase "San Diego" which is how I located your post) 

Good luck 

Whats up Steven,  I'm in the same boat attempting to connect with my local market more. This month would be a great time to start connecting with the locals and finding out how to get started here in SD. Tim G is putting together a meet up that should be epic. Here is a link to the actual post for more info. http://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/521/topics/217...

If you can't make that meet up there is also a REIA meet on Sept 15th in the north county. http://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/521/topics/221... I've heard great things about this particular REIA. It will be my first time attending any type of meetup or event. So if you feel like giving one or both a try, you'll be in good company.

@Steven Gomes

Great Points @Dan H., We are in the same boat as @Jake Thompson and his wife. I Really want to start with a Quad first to start at Owner-Occupant. Its hard hearing all the negativity about how it's impossible in our local market to make a profit. Hearing from someone like you makes me feel that it's very possible, if we are willing to be patient for the right deal and put in the work once we find it.  

I think the most important thing for @Jake Thompson and I is to remember that it has to be a legitimate deal from the beginning. Which most likely means off market and no where near turn key. 

Hello everyone from the other side of the state. 

I'm not from your local market, nor do I plan on it in the near future. I work at a company called HDsupply who offers free classes that I think could be valuable to someone looking to be a landlord. I unfortunately missed the openings from my local area (san diego). Rather than pouting that I have to wait until next year for a new schedule. I have decided to try and add some extra value to the BP site or to up and coming hopeful investors like myself. 

HDsupply offers free training classes on topics that pertain to Multi-family housing and other topics that could be useful to us. Sacramento has 2 classes coming up before the end of the year. 

On October 13th 2015 there is a Heating - Gas and Electric (Extended version)

This 6 hour class is designed to include hands on demonstrations if customer provides parts and furnaces as follows:

1.-Gas or Electric heating furnace and as many of the following parts as possible:

This class it's designed to cover both Electric and Gas controls and how they work on air handler type systems. Controls on other types of systems can be discussed at the student’s request.

At the completion of this course the student can:

October 29th 2015 there is a Kitchen Appliance Repair (Extended Version)

This is a class designed to have a hands on component. Students must bring their own multi meters and basic tools. Property must provide used appliances including refrigerator, stove and dishwasher plus as many of the following parts as posible.

To sign up you can visit: https://customertraining.hdsupplysolutions.com/cus...

I do work for Hdsupply but I do not gain anything from providing this information. I legitimately just wanna find a way to add some kind of value to the group. There is no need to reference my name or anything if you choose to checkout the classes.  I wish everyone luck in their Investing Endeavors!

Hi @Brandon Foster

I grew up in Oceanside (the valley) and currently live in Poway. Welcome to the forum!!

@Jason Wetterstrom

Are you trying to stay in a particular area because of work or family? 

Escondido is huge, there are all kinds of different neighbor hoods from A-D. Ever consider looking up that way? 

Welcome @Steven Gomes

welcome to the site!! Be sure and set up your keyword alerts. They keep you up to date on topics that interest you. Like San Diego, which is how I found your post! 

Hey @Levi Gardner

Im in the same boat attempting to connect with my local market more. @John Steele mentioned a meet up put on by @Tim G. Here is a link to the actual post for more info. http://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/521/topics/217...

If you can't make that meet up there is also a REIA meet on the Sept 15th in the north county. http://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/521/topics/221... I've heard great things about this particular REIA. It will be my first time attending any type of meet up or event. So if you feel like giving one or both a try, you'll be in good company.

Welcome @Brandon Hood

First things first.... Awesome name! 

This place is awesome as Im sure you can already tell. So much knowledge floating around. Im in your local area so hopefully our paths will cross in the near future!

Good luck !