Handyman to REI

[Derrek Sander]

I am currently a contractor for a non-profit low income family builder. As much as I enjoy what I am doing for the community and families in need, I've been itching to do my own thing. I've already have a good start as I'm living rent free in my own house.

I just don't know the next step. I am taking steps to start up my own gig with small side jobs. I don't have the capital nor the cash flow to afford to be a GC on my own yet. I know people have taken similar steps as I am about to, just curios on how to go about it in the most streamline way possible. 

A little about me... I know how to build houses from the ground up. We build new 1000-1300 sq ft houses. I am 27 years old and have been interested in RE since I started working on a construction crew during my high school summers. I live in Lafayette, LA. I would like to start with small projects and work my way up. So.. from handyman to GC to REI with a mixture of all because I still like to get my hands dirty.

[Jim Brown]

IMO, I think you should start going to a few local REIA meetings if you have one close to you. You can network with other local investors. You bring a lot to the table and could probably find someone willing to partner with you on a few deals. There are plenty of other investors out there who have captial but don't have the construction knowledge that you have. Good luck!!