All Forum Posts by: Nick Mercurio

Yes a good story sells, especially for the older people who love listening. Sean Walton how do you acquire these lists you're referring to?

My wife and I live in a fairly high priced market in Southern California and our plan is to house-hack a fourplex in the next few months. We've recently been doing lots of research with regards to finding owners' names and contact information so we can cold call them to set up a meeting to discuss seller financing opportunities. Of course, we'd be looking for someone who is tired of the management, inherited the property or has some sort of issue or problem that disposing of the property would alleviate.

What are some of the most effective ways present this type of opportunity to owners (potential sellers) who are willing to meet with us? What are some good questions to ask to pique their interest enough to even meet with us?

Hi AJ, Welcome to bigger pockets. There is a wealth of information on this site and be sure to check out the podcasts if you haven't already. I'm from California as well but in the Orange County area. Are you considering buying your next property here in California or in Oregon or even other states? Best, -Nick

@Matthew Nixon I am most interested in Orange and Tustin markets. I really appreciate you getting this list together for me. We are interested in townhouses/condos and duplexes. 

Does anybody have any advice on how to analyze the ever fluctuating market in the different areas of Orange County/SoCal? As a new investor, I am looking for practical tools that can be used to find deals confidently. Thank you in advance for any advice and tips!

Hi Mark, 

My wife and I have been having very similar thoughts as you in regards to the market here in Orange County. We have a little money set aside but certainly not enough for an all cash offer here. We would love to connect with you guys and be able to bounce some ideas off each other. We are located in Tustin and look forward to hearing from you. 

Best, 

Nick

Hi Ahmed! Welcome to BP! My wife and I are also new to real estate investing and are in the Tustin area! Would love to connect with you and your girlfriend sometime for coffee. I also highly recommend the meet ups. There is a local one in Lake Forest that happens every third Wednesday of the month. Let me know if you would  be interested in going to one of those. They are great for networking! 

-Nick 

My wife and I have spent the last few months studying real estate investing through reading and podcasts and have been looking into the possibility of seeking a private money lender in orange county. Our current income wouldn't necessarily qualify for a conventional mortgage in our current market and we have concluded that our best bet would be private money. We are interested in flipping houses and would like to know how other people in our area have gone about finding private money lenders in Orange County or gotten their start in this high priced market. What are private money lenders looking for when it comes to someone who hasn't established any credibility yet? We already have a great contractor lined up and are actively searching for good deals. Any feedback would be greatly appreciated!

Cheers!

Nick

Welcome to the site Joey!

I'm fairly new to the site and REI as well. I have also been really interested in investing in real estate, especially after reading Rich Dad Poor Dad.  I've committed to learning more and more every day and sometimes it gets a little overwhelming but I know that this will take time to get the experience necessary to be successful. 

I think the podcasts are awesome too and I would definitely listen to them often if you haven't already. I wish you the best of luck and hope that we can both really learn how to play this game well. Let me know if I can help in any way.

Best, 

Nick

Thank you gentlemen. I will definitely be checking out that event on the 20th. I appreciate you both for sharing that with me.