All Forum Posts by: Ryan Ilardi

I just passed my real estate exam and I am debating on where to hang my license. I have talked with a few of the big, national, name brand brokers and I had narrowed them down to 2. 

Today, I met with the principle broker from a new company that just started 3 months ago. The 2 brokers that started the company have 25+ years of combined experience and are well known in my market. It is the 2 of them and only one affiliate broker at the moment.

I need some advise, would it be better to go with a big broker with set training and name recognition or small broker with direct hands on learning with the start-up broker? Keep in mind, I do plan on moving into investing in the near future. 

Welcome Joey, my name is Ryan from Knoxville and I am currently in real estate school to get my license. Although I have not rehabbed any houses yet, it is one of my goals within the next year.

Looks to be actually happening tonight, anyone going?

Welcome Bradley, I'm from Knoxville. I am actually currently attending real estate school to aquire my real estate license. My plan is to become an agent with Keller Williams while getting started with investing also.

Has anyone used LendingHome to finance a property? The info they provide seems to make them a really good option but I have never heard of them. I did a google search and did not find much information on them.

I am a newbie to real estate investing. For the past 6 months I have been learning as much as possible when it comes to real estate investing. I'm trying to find the best way to get started and I believe an experienced partner would be best. I would prefer to flip houses but I am certainly open to wholesaling also. I would prefer to partner with someone in the Knoxville, TN area if the partner is not local, I would need the property to be in Knoxville so I can be hands on.

What I have to offer:

$5000 toward any deal we would find

I am starting real estate school next week, so I will have my license and be on the MLS soon.

Already signed with a broker to buy and sell real estate

Knowledge of the Knoxville market

A passion for this business and a need to succeed

Anyone interested or if you know someone that maybe interested, please contact me so we can talk. I'm looking forward to talking with people and to start a great partnership!

Has anyone done or have any opinions on Do Hard Money's Partner with a pro system? I know on some older posts, Do Hard Money has gotten a bad rap. I wasn't sure if anyone had some positive experiences with them. They seem to offer a lot for $197.

Nevermind, just got a message from the Knoxville REIA that the meeting tonight has been canceled.

Anyone one going to the Knoxville REIA meeting tonight? The topic for tonight is crowdfunding, it sounds like it's going to be a great meeting. If anyone is going, let me know, we can network before the meeting.

I have been on the site for about 9 months now. I had listened to pod casts, read a bunch, and watched some videos. I was in constant sponge mode! I have been interested in real estate for 10+ years and finally found a great resource to learn. However, at Thanksgiving time, I stopped researching and learning because of my 60 hr week job and the holidays. 

I had a great "job" for 13 years. It paid well, benefits were good, and it was safe and secure. I say had because this burning desire for real estate was making me crazy, I could't wait any longer, I needed to make the leap. 

So 2 weeks ago, I jumped off the cliff of safe and secure and decided it is time, time to go for my dream, my passion. I have since signed up for real estate school beginning in March and I have already affiliated myself with a broker. My plan is to become an agent but also invest. I figured the education of real estate school, the people I will meet as an agent, and access to the MLS will be important.

With all that said, I have about $10,000 that I can use to begin my investment/agent business. My credit is not good and obviously I don't have the secure job anymore (Although I will be working 15-20 hrs a week at UPS plus I drive for UBER about 10 hrs a week). I am asking for some advice/suggestions on what I should do next so I don't have to go back to the "job". I know it can be done and I am willing to put in whatever it takes!