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Updated over 2 years ago, 06/01/2022
Newbie in Lake County Illinois
Hello BP Forums :)
My name is Dren and I just wanted to introduce myself to the BP forums because I hope to spend a lot of time here. I'm currently reading as many real estate and financing books as I can, which is super weird to me because I've never really been a bookworm. While my learning is still in-process and I'm beginning to love seeing and hearing about this way of life people have been achieving through real-estate investing.
I'm currently looking at real estate assistant jobs in the Lake County area because I think that'll help me get a bigger foot, maybe even a leg, in the door of real estate. Also, just wondering if you guys think that's a good option or if there are some other routes I should take other than reading books and listening to podcasts.
I hope to post and read more on this forum ^-^
Welcome! You're in the right place. The podcast has been instrumental in my RE investing career!
The RE assistant job seems like a good opportunity, remember you are become the sum of the 5 people you spend the most time with. :)
ooooo I've never heard that before. That's definitely something to think about. Thank you!
Hey @Dren Aguado - Great to meet you and welcome to the BP forums. I am down in Chicago but know a couple of other investors in the lake county area. I think it's a great idea to work as a real estate assistant to get started. Any awesome competitive advantages or skills you have that might help you in the industry?
I'd check out the Straight Up Chicago Investor site and podcast if you are looking to network with the whos who in Chicago real estate.
Happy to connect to see how we can help.
- Jonathan Klemm
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Welcome to the forums! I think working as a real estate assistant is a good step in the right direction if you want to get involved in real estate in general. There's a lot of different careers you can have in real estate so you should consider where you want end up. Brokerage, property management, lending, trades, construction, etc.
- Paul De Luca
Quote from @Jonathan Klemm:
Hey @Dren Aguado - Great to meet you and welcome to the BP forums. I am down in Chicago but know a couple of other investors in the lake county area. I think it's a great idea to work as a real estate assistant to get started. Any awesome competitive advantages or skills you have that might help you in the industry?
I'd check out the Straight Up Chicago Investor site and podcast if you are looking to network with the whos who in Chicago real estate.
Happy to connect to see how we can help.
OOooo thanks @Jonathan Klemm! I'll definitely add that podcast to listen to for my road trip for Seroogy's Chocolate tomorrow. Also starting to look at those exciting meetups (maybe we'll bump into each other ^-^)
Well, I would say my double edged sword is trying to be the best at things I put my mind to. I've also been very good at planning things out, but just have to make sure I don't strive TOO hard for perfection to the point that I'm not moving anywhere. Besides all that, I'd say I'm kind and respectful which I believe will lead you to success in anything you do.
Thank You! and hope to connect more :D
Quote from @Paul De Luca:
Welcome to the forums! I think working as a real estate assistant is a good step in the right direction if you want to get involved in real estate in general. There's a lot of different careers you can have in real estate so you should consider where you want end up. Brokerage, property management, lending, trades, construction, etc.
Ikr it's kinda overwhelming. I think property management really speaks to me, but construction also sounds super interesting.
Mainly the first investment I want to get started on is a house hack.
Thanks for the welcome :D
House hacking is definitely a great way to get started (3 time house hacker myself).
- Paul De Luca
@Dren Aguado- good idea ...you might check out loan officer assistant position too
Quote from @Dave Skow:
@Dren Aguado- good idea ...you might check out loan officer assistant position too
Oh yeah! I'll check that out too, loans are definitely something I want to get used to.
Quote from @Paul De Luca:
House hacking is definitely a great way to get started (3 time house hacker myself).
Once I finish my goal of reading the 3 part Bigger Pockets rental kit series by Brandon Turner and Rich Dad, Poor Dad, I would love to work with you on finding my first house hack property!
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@Dren Aguado start attending an local real estate investor meetings. Also check Meetup.com for some.
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@Dren Aguado - Definitely come out to some meetups. We hold a meetup on the last Saturday of the month from 10-12 here is a link to signup: https://www.meetup.com/chicago...
Look forward to catching up when we bump into each other.
Here's The Straight-up Chicago website with some other great meetups as well: https://www.straightupchicagoi...
- Jonathan Klemm
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