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Metta Marie
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Nervous and discouraged

Metta Marie
  • Primos, PA
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So hello I’m Metta I’m 37. I have BBA. I also spent almost 7 years in prison for defending myself. I hope you don’t judge me. I’m here for financial advice. I’m a law abiding citizen. Only been home since last January. My fiancée and I are buying a home for ourselves only her name for the FHA loan because I do not have a two year work history. My goal has been to buy multi family properties. I’m discouraged on how I can get my first one as far as financing goes.... I have a great credit score but no money right now because it’s hard to get a job with a felony. Even if you were defending yourself and it’s over ten years old. Very discouraging. I felt like I needed a real job to get the money to finance my real goals. My first duplex. So I can build my empire and be financially independent. Starting from scratch at 37 is hard. Now idk what to do I def want to do the real estate thing but I don’t have the income history or the money at the moment to close. What do I do? I want to support my family and be comfortable and happy. Thanks

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Amanda G.
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Amanda G.
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  • Augusta, GA
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You're going to hate this, and it is going to sound like stuff you already know. Everything works on relationships. Find your local real estate investment group and go to listen. Talk to people to find out what they need, and see how you might be able to meet their needs. You can learn a lot which will help you toward your goals if you spend time with people who are already doing what you want to do.

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