BRRRR in the Greater NOLA Area

[Christian Martinez]

Hi all, I am looking for a local Mentor and for local professionals interested in joining my "dream team". I also need advice on structuring my real estate investment business (LLC, S Corp, etc).

I'm new to the real estate investing game and have become very interested in following the BRRRR investing model for the New Orleans area. My current area of interest for my first property is Metairie, Louisiana. The homes seem relatively affordable and sits in the rental price range of the median income of the surrounding areas. For those of you familiar with the area, I've been specifically looking into anything North of Airline Highway and West of Causeway Blvd. However, I am 100% open to learning about better locations.

A little about me: I grew up a few minutes outside of NOLA but left home after high school. I served in the United States Marine Corps for five years as a Scout Sniper and completed two combat tours to Afghanistan. After my enlistment, I attended Fordham University's Gabelli School of Business in NYC and graduated (December 2019) with a Degree in Public Accountancy with a concentration in Finance. I am currently working with a Big 4 accounting firm out of Manhattan, but the work from home policy has allowed me to come down south to LA to be with family. I don't mind the grind, but I think I would rather put 90-100 hour weeks into real estate rather than public accounting if possible. 

I need a mentor to help me navigate the ins-and-outs of the local market and to possibly take me under her/his wing and I need a HML that's willing to work with me. Additionally, I know a local agent, I am meeting with a potential contractor soon, and have a friend at a bank that will be willing to refinance loans when I get to that step.

If there is anyone willing to message online, video chat, or meet in person please let me know! 

[Austin Barbin]

@Christian Martinez I love your enthusiasm for real estate investing! I started out with a partner and one mobile home rental in Venice almost 2 years ago now. From there it turned into 10 total units that included 3 Duplexes in Harvey. I am currently renovating a 4-plex in the Lower Garden District and will be looking for my next property soon. I may not have 20 years of experience but, just like you, I am also very passionate about real estate investing. Feel free to reach out to me anytime to talk about real estate.