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Maria D Manriquez
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Property 1 bought

Maria D Manriquez
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Posted Apr 3 2024, 11:06

I found an amazing real estate agent/Mentor here in BiggerPockets. From our initial call to today, has been 2weeks. I read the book Rental Property Investing by Brandon Turner, did some research, played with the buying calculator and rental, listened to some podcast. A whole month in really vested in doing this and here I am today with one contract signed. I'd say I hope for my best, but I will continue to learn and make sure I make it the best. I plan to be posting in about 60 days when property is rented out. 

A genius learns from others' mistakes. I don't know if that is word for word but its Einstein.

#autismawareness

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River Sava
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River Sava
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Replied Apr 3 2024, 11:51

Hi Maria, congrats on your first property!

Is it a rehab or turnkey?

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Maria D Manriquez
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Maria D Manriquez
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Replied Apr 3 2024, 13:02
Quote from @River Sava:

Hi Maria, congrats on your first property!

Is it a rehab or turnkey?


 Yes thank you

Turnkey because it’s a new build 

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Manuel Mungaray
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Manuel Mungaray
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Replied Apr 3 2024, 13:12

Hello Maria! Sounds exciting. Im working to get my first one done, Keep going you Inspiration

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Maureen McCann
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Maureen McCann
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Replied Apr 3 2024, 18:46

Maria...Congratulations on closing on your first investment property! Wow, girl...you soaked up the information and took quick action. BRAVO!!  Investment real estate is such a great way to build long-term wealth.  New BTR properties are exceptional and perform very well.  The new builds tend to attract better-quality residents.  They tend to stay longer and take better care of the property. 

I'd love to see your follow-up message in 60 days. 

I have been in investing real estate for the last 16 years both as an investor and as an operator.  I love helping women create wealth in real estate. Keep up the great work! Cheers!

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Matthew Gentile
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Matthew Gentile
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Replied Apr 4 2024, 09:50

Congratulations, Maria!

Very happy for you taking the leap into Real estate investing, it's a venture that some folks never get off the sidelines for. Kudos to you. 

Is this build a multi-family home or a SFH? Excited to see your 60 day update.

Goodluck!

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Maria D Manriquez
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Maria D Manriquez
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Replied Jul 12 2024, 11:13
Quote from @Maria D Manriquez:

I found an amazing real estate agent/Mentor here in BiggerPockets. From our initial call to today, has been 2weeks. I read the book Rental Property Investing by Brandon Turner, did some research, played with the buying calculator and rental, listened to some podcast. A whole month in really vested in doing this and here I am today with one contract signed. I'd say I hope for my best, but I will continue to learn and make sure I make it the best. I plan to be posting in about 60 days when property is rented out. 

A genius learns from others' mistakes. I don't know if that is word for word but its Einstein.

#autismawareness

Update: house is on 1.5 months rented. Working, more like searching for house no.2!

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Sarita Scherpereel
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Sarita Scherpereel
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Replied Jul 12 2024, 11:34

That's awesome! Thanks for the update. Really great that you're already looking for the second one!