All Forum Posts by: Yasmine Bisumber
Yasmine Bisumber has started 20 posts and replied 267 times.
Post: Craigslist. What are your Thoughts?

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So of course I am the typical newbie with little money and a full time job. I have read a few posts and seen a few videos mentioning Craigslist as a way to find deals and market. I want to know everyone's take on this site and your oppinions.
Is it worth the time or should I focus on another type of low price marketing?
I understand that with a larger budget I will get a lot more done but unfortunately for me that is not the case. I am working on putting together a stonrger budget but that takes time and I would hate to sit around and do nothing. Even if all I get out of this is practice and 100 "No's" thats a start for me.
Thanks guys! Happy Investing.
Post: Top 10 Most @ Mentioned People on BiggerPockets

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Awesome list! Haha, need to spice it up with more women though. I know they are out there doing great also, stop hiding ladies show yourselves. :)
Post: Got my first partnership

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Thanks so much for sharing, when you say finance the rest do you mean with a conventional loan from the bank?
Post: My First Deal: How I Got Paid $4.8k at Closing AND Increased My Cash Flow $1200 a Month for 0% Down

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This is an aswesome post, thanks for sharing. I hope to have a successful deal such as this soon!
Post: New Investor from Portage, MI

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Hi Joe, welcone to BP. Check out the podcasts and also check out the Ultimate Beginner's Guide affectionately know as UBG.
-Yasmine
Post: I want to get into the game, but I need advice!

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I think you have the right idea but like everyone said take it slow. It is great that younhave the option tonuse your VA loan so it takes that stress out of the equation. Most new young investors like myself (24 yrs old) are needed to used ither types of financing.
Also make sure thay buying and holding is actually the strategy you want to take in before jumping in. There are other ways to invest thats "passive" so to speak that may not require the same amount of work ad landlording.
Good luck and enjoy the Navy, I have some great memories of it myself :) best branch in my opinion. Lol but that's another story.
Post: Getting Started In Real Estate With NO money? What is the Reality here?

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Originally posted by @James Wise:
You need to be able to ad value to be involved in a real estate transaction.
Things that ad value
- Money
- Experience
- Knowledge
If you do not have any of these you need to acquire one or all of them.
No money? Get a 2nd job. Still no money? Get a 3rd job.
No experience or knowledge? Try to make that 2nd or 3rd job related to real estate.
That's perfect. Yes, everyone need to work hard and find a way to get started. Get as creative as you can, find a way to bring value.
Post: Getting Started In Real Estate With NO money? What is the Reality here?

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Please excuse my typos. I've had this phone for all of 3 months and it sucks. Thank Samsung Galaxy !
Post: Getting Started In Real Estate With NO money? What is the Reality here?

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I understand your thought process and it does make sense. But let's talk about the young woman or man who comes from a less than fortunate background. Someone who has no choice but to spend thier money to survive. Someone just starting out has less opportunity to save, but it's still great that they have the drive to do something as big as invest in real estate. Everyone is human and I can say with confidence we have all made stupid choices financially in our lives even if it was once.
I myself would have a lot more money put aside if I didn't help my family in thier time of need, and I am talking about my mother, father and babysitter. Very immediate family. Did it put a damper on my goals yes, but should it it hinder me from using other people's money. I don't think so, although the sad reality is 99% of lenders will not give me the time of day.
So yes, maybe they should "wait" so to speak. But I think it's important that they understand that their dreams are real and attainable.
Those are just my thoughts. Again I agree when it comes to personal finance. But to make a general statement saying "it's due to high spending and bacis inability to manage personal finance" is a tad bit harsh. Although most people fall into that category there are a ton of us who are just not in a position to save. Thats why we work so hard to break the cycle and make a future for generations to come.
As afr as bringing something tonthe table, ssomethingthat others posted about. I think that is super important. It will take more than a passion to get into RE.
Post: What did you do today in your business?

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Originally posted by @James Wise:
Posted on BP, made several new colleagues.
laughed @Michael Lemieux
Fielded some phone calls for @jon Sherman's rental property.
Showed 2 tenants @Chi Cheung 's rental property.
Listed a new property for sale.
Paid insurance bills on 3 new properties.
Worked with my insurance agent on an apartment complex deal that's almost wrapped up.
Spent 30 min on the phone with PNC due to an online banking problem.
Copied some keys
Verified the closing date on a rental for @Doug Reed
Now its time for lunch.
Phew, you are on fire.