All Forum Posts by: Roy Shaver

I definitely would like to discuss your deal when I return from Austin next week. This is exactly,  except maybe for location, what I want to do in San Diego. 

Hi Alejandro,

Please tell me more about direct to seller marketing.  Also, if you have any recommendations for listing agents who understand the wholesale market, much appreciated.

Hi All,

If you were going to train someone no experience to be your acquisition person would this be the first thing you would teach them?

(1302) How to Comp Real Estate Like a Pro Using the FREE Zillow App | Wholesaling Real Estate | Jamil Damji - YouTube

If you're not comfortable watching rando videos, I get it! Please don't! But if you are, please let me know what you think. If you're a Realtor, please don't rewind to the beginning. It is somewhat offensive. Actually, very offensive.

Is the Zillow app the way to go? I was not impressed.

Thanks again advance for your thoughts.

Thank you all for your feedback/advice so far.  The first phase of my training has started. I was asked to watch this video

(1302) How to Comp Real Estate Like a Pro Using the FREE Zillow App | Wholesaling Real Estate | Jamil Damji - YouTube

If you're not comfortable watching rando videos, I get it! Please don't!  But if you are, please let me know what you think.  If you're a Realtor, please don't rewind to the beginning. It is somewhat offensive. Actually, very offensive.

Is the Zillow app the way to go?  I was not impressed.

Thanks again for the thoughts.

 Hi Dan,

I love the feedback! You've definitely given me lots to think about.  As for your comments/questions, #1 I've never done wholesaling and would be learning on the job, so only time will tell if I will be any good at it. If not, I will at least learn about the local market, also which I'm new to. But being retired, it will give me something to do beside walking my dogs several times per day.  #2 I will find out more tomorrow about what they provide and what will be expected from me. My understanding is they provide training and have cash buyers lined up??? #3 I don't need to make a lot of money, but I'm motivated to learn the market, the players and multiple strategies for investing on my own.

I'm sure I will have more questions for the forum tomorrow.

 Thanks for the feedback Matt.

Anyone out there doing Wholesaling?  Is there a market in San Diego for this strategy?

I ask because I'm considering taking a position as an "Acquisition Manager" for an out of state company.  The deal would be 20% of the commission on the deal to start.  I'm retired and this would be money used to fund my own investing.  I don't need it to pay the bills.  I'm just not sure this strategy is right for this market.

Advise is welcome.
  

Hi Raquel, us newbies need to stick together.  Have you tried Meet Up website? You may need to scroll down to find events in San Diego, but I saw at least 3 coming up.  

www.meetup.com/find   and search Real Estate investing in San Diego.

~RJ

Hi CJ,

I am also looking to begin my real estate investing career and connect with other like-minded SD real estate investor's. I am also looking for a real estate appraiser mentor, to show me the SD market.  I'm ready for an "Encore Career" after retiring with over 35 years of civil engineering with geotechnical expertise and a ton of public works, residential and commercial development experience. I'm not looking for a job per se. I'm looking to connect with a mentor and learn from someone who has a stellar reputation in the SD area; and has more work than they think they can handle. 

If you think you or anyone you know would be interested, it could be a win-win.  Always my favorite outcome!

~RJ