All Forum Posts by: Trevor Muska

I wouldn't make an offer without having confidence in my ability to secure financing. However when I approach a potential investor they are going to ask to see the "deal." If I haven't made an offer then there isn't really a deal to look at. 

I dont see how getting a property under contract while you secure your financing is any different then what a wholesaler does. 

Its the cat and mouse game that applies to starting any business or career. Need a deal to get investor and need investors to get a deal. 

I can get qualified using a traditional loan or maybe even an FHA but i would prefer not to. Would the smart play just be to get qualified and use the traditional loan as a backup if I am unable to secure an investor?

Yes i would never take the information that was given to me and circumnavigate the agent but Im worried that the fist agent form zillow or whatever may not be the "best" agent. I dont want to get too far if im going to get stuck.  

Im investing using partners and creative financing. It takes time to organize the financing on each property. I can't get pre-approved since I'm not using traditional financing. 

I have been trying to get my head around the chicken and the egg game. I want to get a property under contract but I'm just starting out and I'm not 100% curtain i will be able to secure funding. Is it shady or immoral to make offers knowing there is a 50% chance or more that i will have to back out? 

How can i make offers without losing out on deposits if i am forced to back out? Or should i secure my funding before making any offers?

I am new to real estate and have started contacting agents. What are the rules on using agents? Am I expected to only use one agent? Is it against any rules to use multiple agents? Maybe its not illegal, but is it immoral to use multiple agents?

Thanks I'm glad to be here. I actually am already registered for the meetup and have reached out to Gene. Ill see you there!

Civil Engineer working as Associate Project Manager at a major design build firm. While heavy construction projects pay the bill right now, I have always had a passion for residential projects. I'm looking to break into the industry through real estate investing. I have done several home renovations with my family but never a deal of my own. Right now I am in the learning stage with the plans to begin investing within the next six months.

Looking to meet other investors in the Bakersfield area.