Newbie seeking 1st deal (w/ 100k). What should i do?

Newbie seeking 1st deal (w/ 100k). What should i do?

Philadelphia, PA · Member since 2016 · 54 posts · 6 votes

I've never done a deal. Been educating myself through BP forums, YouTube, books, meetups, talking to friends with property, etc. Over the past 3 weeks.

I have someone willing to finance my 1st deal with 100k but I haven't secured the funds. I need a solid plan to present first.

I'm interested in building wealth through small multi-family homes, starting with a house hack in Philadelphia. Just moved to Philly and don't have an income.

I have a friend who is a part time agent feeding me leads.

Not sure how to approach this. What would you do?

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Developer · NY/NJ/PA · Member since 2018 · 758 posts · 935 votes
7y

don't do your first deal with other people's money. 

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  • Rental Property Investor · Los Angeles, CA · Member since 2013 · 1k+ posts · 1k+ votes
    7y

    @Obed H. Bey if you plan to house hack you need employment history to get a longterm loan (ie conventional financing). In the meantime, continue to network with local investors and engage BP. Lastly, binge listen to all the BP podcasts.

  • Developer · NY/NJ/PA · Member since 2018 · 758 posts · 935 votes
    7y

    don't do your first deal with other people's money. 

  • Philadelphia, PA · Member since 2016 · 54 posts · 6 votes
    7y
    Originally posted by @Brian G.:

    @Obed H. Bey if you plan to house hack you need employment history to get a longterm loan (ie conventional financing). In the meantime, continue to network with local investors and engage BP. Lastly, binge listen to all the BP podcasts.

     Couldn't I pay cash for say a duplex, hold enough cash for repairs and other costs and after the seasoning period do a cash out refinance?

  • Rental Property Investor · Los Angeles, CA · Member since 2013 · 1k+ posts · 1k+ votes
    7y

    @Obed H. Bey sure but you will need employment history, decent credit, etc if you want to get a loan.

  • Philadelphia, PA · Member since 2016 · 54 posts · 6 votes
    7y

    @Brian Gerlach thanks Brian.

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