All Forum Posts by: Michael Lee

Hi BP Nation!
Immanuel Sibero here from Carrollton, TX. I'm an IT professional during the day and a real estate investor wannabe in the evening. My goal is to be a real estate investor during the day and a couch potato in the evening.

I came across Biggerpockets one night while blindly following every hot link resulting from the search term "real estate investing". I found Biggerpockets to be an excellent source of REI education that I now narrow down my searches to within Biggerpockets.

Currently my focus is on buy and hold, I have two SF rentals in the DFW area. I'm also increasingly interested in wholesaling and fix/flip. However, my immediate goal in the short term is to learn as much as possible and to network with other investors and real estate professionals. In my spare time I enjoy a round of golf, so feel free to drop me a line :-)

All the best,

Immanuel 

I'm an investor from Midland, TX. I am one of the organizers of the REI group called Permian Basin Investor's Club. We have meetings monthly in Midland or Odessa. Look us up on Facebook or on Meet Up and join us to Create your team.

Hi my name is Paul Rodriguez and I'm upset i didn't find bigger pockets sooner. I grew up in the general contracting business and eventually seen the advantage my father and i had in real estate investing. I eventually became a licensed agent to capitalize on our niche. While interviewing potential brokers and deciding where i wanted to hang my license, i visited several brokers and although they stuffed me with coffee and great finger foods, i wasn't convinced until i came across New Western Acquisitions. After one visit, i was immediately sold.  Sold on the system and sold on the standards. As i continue to grow and master the wholesaling aspect of real estate, I came here to become even more knowledgable in every aspect of real estate investing. Growing up, my father stressed the importance of connecting with likeminded people. "Iron sharpens Iron". So here i am. Ready to learn, find a mentor and help where i can. Currently I'm the easy button for a few types of players in this real estate arena. Investor friendly real estate agents love working with me since i eliminate the need to go out making multiple offers to get a deal with for their investor client. I simply keep off market deals in their inbox. They make a commission off the purchase then again at resale. I also help qualified cash buyers attain investment assets all over San Antonio at wholesale prices. If i can assist anyone near or far, don't hesitate to notify me. Im particularly fascinated with learning all the exit strategies in depth. Any good article suggestions would be greatly appreciated. thanks in advance.

Hello  everybody,

my name is James and I live in the Los Angeles area, I used to flip homes years ago and

I think that I was pretty good at it. After going through a divorce , I'm now ready to get

back into the business and I realize that a lot of things have changed  and  I want to start

at the bottom and work my way up. I 'm  disabled and retired but that won't prevent me

from becoming  successful. Can someone please give me some advice as to where I

should start ?  Thank You very much.

Hello Fellow BP Members,

I am a 24 (soon to be 25) year-old aspiring Real Estate investor. I just moved to Dallas, TX with from Atlanta, GA for a fresh start. I am brand new to the area and while trying to figure out what direction I wanted to take my life, I found REI! I am sure glad I found it. I have previously worked in technology sales in Atlanta and do not yet have a job here in Dallas. I have some money saved up that I can invest into RE/live off for a period of time but am looking for advice on how to get started.

The strategies that appeal to me from a long term plan perspective are buy-and-hold Single Family and small Multi-Family (duplexes, triplexes, 4-plexes) houses. I see these as great a way to get into REI that should produce some cash flows fairly soon. I have aspirations to eventually get into larger apartment complexes investments in the future as well.

My situation of not currently having a job has me at a crossroads as to whether I should first seek a job to produce income and invest into REI on the side or jump into REI full time right away. I really like the idea of being able to dedicate all of my time to REI (searching, vetting, locating deals, and then managing the properties) but am hesitant to take the plunge. Are there any ways to do this?

I am brand new to RE from a hands-on experience standpoint but have taken a two-day seminar, attended webinars, listened to podcasts, and done a great deal of research thus far. I have thought about getting a job in Real Estate to gain some hands-on experience while getting paid. Are there any particular roles that I could get into in RE given I have sales experience on my resume? Which one would give me the best knowledge to help me in my future REI career. This does put all of my eggs into one basket (Real Estate), but it could be the best way to learn.

I would really appreciate any and all advice I can get here from experienced (and maybe even local investors) to help me make the best decision on how to proceed. If there are any investors in the Dallas area that could use some help in their business and are willing to take on young motivated and determined aspiring investor, I am willing to work my tail off to gain hands-on experience in RE and learn the business.

All the best,

Christos

While still working full time my new year goals are to be full time real estate investing. I'm very motivated by the drive to be able to control my own destiny, I made a few mistakes along the way I move my family from Florida to Massachusetts to prosier a long time dream by owning a over the top Meat and Deli, Lack of funds and support I lost our business, credit and Home. Living in a apartment I promised my Daughter that next year she will have her home again. With no money in our bank account and no credit, I will rise ones again. Am working two jobs and I have decided that it is time to stop work for richs and start making myself and my family rich and allows me and my wife to be more in my children’s' lives.

 Hello and welcome!  It  is whatever you like the do.  You might want to see if you can have an owner financed loan since you want to get started now and do not have any money.  I am 59 years old and I was born and raised in Dallas Texas. I found BP about 3 months ago and I am still learning.  I am a college graduate that got my broker license in 1980.  I have been in the construction business since I was 17.  If you think I could help you in any way please contact me at any time.  Good luck to you!

I am brand new to RE investing.  I am trying to decide my focus territory.  I am thinking Springfield Ma, since i live close.   Anyone have any ideas as to how to determine if it is a good location?

I am a home owner and corporate executive. I self contracted the construction of my personal residence. I want to learn more about real estate investing so that I can have the knowledge to act on my desire to make it my Hecareer.

Hi @Lamont Mitchell,

Welcome to Bigger Pockets! I love seeing more people from my hometown pop up on here, and I hope you´ll stick around. There are a ton of resources on here, and if you take a look at the ¨Network¨ tab at the top of the page, you´ll find some excellent tools to find local professionals in your area. I have not worked with him personally, but I have paid close attention to some of the deals that @Gordon Cuffe - a wholesaler in the Sacramento area - has shared both here and on his website, and maybe he might be a good resource for you to tap. Best of luck on your continued investments!