All Forum Posts by: Sherry McQuage

@David Hindsight is 20/20.... I know the feeling. I guess it means nobody has a crystal ball.

Thanks for sharing!

@Zachary Elliott so true! The first deal teaches us so much. For too long I thought being an active real estate agent was "too dangerous"... meeting people you don't know in empty houses. Nowadays, there's systems and co-workers that make this worry way less of an issue.

Mindset can either work for you, or against you.

What made you take the first step into real estate?

@Caleb Brown you are already wise beyond your years!

What got you into real estate at the age of 17?

I wish I had become more involved in real estate 20 years ago...

I think it was Matthew McConaughey that said, "don't walk in to a place like you're thinking about buying it....walk in like you own the place". 

There are people that will judge others by how they look...those same people may decide looks aren't so important, once they see how confident, competent, and professional you are.

"Be so good they can't ignore you," is another good goal (author unknown).

There are people with no tattoos that act nice and will stab you in the back.  There's a guy I used to work with, retired military and looked mean as a rattlesnake....had tattoos, pocket knife, and didn't take attitude from anyone. Once I got to know him, I would trust him with my life.

Be yourself. Follow your own heart. Your true colors will shine through.

You might even start a trend.😊

@Scott Dongjin Lee

Hello,

I read most of the replies... I used to aim for the Dave Ramsey have no debt mindset, too. Then I realized that thoughtful debt (think BRRRing) would over time grow my wealth faster and larger than saving and paying off everything.

You can still minimize debt (credit cards, buying new cars, eating out...), and use real estate to propel your wealth faster.

Yes, NY is a different market than NC.  You are smart to shop around; may you reach your goals.... and please keep sharing your journey!

All the best!

@Morgan Madill

Time will tell... moving around now may be inconvenient for buying investment property. In a year or two, your situation will be different and you will see opportunities that others cannot. Every job you have teaches you something valuable. Just keep learning about real estate and you will find a way to make your current "roadblock" into a "stepping stone". Time will tell!

Safe travels.

@Selena Williams

Yes, you got the best loan terms you could.... will you need those lenders again? They may decide that your business is just too much work with no loyalty from you....

@Jennifer Pauyo

Hello! I'm an agent in NC, and my husband and I just finished a flip. It closes mid-november, and I am looking for the next one.

Glad to meet you!