Alexis Porro Fortun

Talking about myself is always difficult for me; however, I'll do my best to describe my Real Estate journey briefly. I started at the basics as an avid handyman and rehabber, learning and mastering every construction trade, and worked my way up to project manager on a multi-unit industrial rehabilitation; that path has taken me over 9 years. I went ahead to learn a career as a GC, signed up for that class, and formally studied it for a couple of years (in and out due to an excess of work/projects), studying twice a week in a classroom with about 50 others at night, slowly realizing that my passion for my work was somewhat constricted to the decisions of the architects, owners, investors, etc and that they do not always use the real best use of spaces and value-add opportunity of a particular property. There, I realized the true alignment with my interests: as an Investor myself, and later as a real estate agent, to bring my experiences together, capitalize on the process, and offer them to others (like friends, clients, investors, and members of the public). I have accomplished everything from simple plumbing, electrical, or masonry issues in a single-family home all the way to correcting many building violations and unsafe structural damage on a commercial building, working together with Architects, Engineers, and The City, getting Permits, paying fees/fines, and passing inspections promptly to get these buildings in compliance and hazard-free for use by the public again for years to come. Now my heart is completely focused on Real Estate investing and my family. And that's why I'm finally here: to keep learning, be of value whenever I can, and network with other VPs in this industry. You can reach me by email or phone anytime. Even though I'm extremely busy, I always reply; if I can't respond on the spot, I'll do so ASAP. I'm excited to be here, and can't wait for the opportunity to do business, learn, and grow wiser. Thanks to all of you and to Bigger Pockets, much health and prosperity, all the best, Alexis Porro Fortun.