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Updated almost 12 years ago,
Starting from scratch
Been going through the Ultimate Beginner's guide and am almost finished!
Thanks for putting that together, btw. I can always appreciate altruistic contributions for the new crowd.
And although it has given me some good ideas, what seems to be hard about using a forum, is that I keep getting lead down rabbit trails of different advise and strategies. Information overload seems to be my problem.
I guess that's what makes some gurus packages so attractive (specifically Sean Terry's Fip2Freedom Academy) because it seems more step-by-step and comprehensive than a forum. However, after reading through the forums and blogs, I know you guys (and gals) don't highly recommend paying for any service, but then that leads me to sifting through what is valuable, applicable, and action oriented.
Just a little about myself:
My name is George Argyris. I am currently residing in Murrieta, CA, and I am taking the next step to becoming a professional REI. I am 26 years old, graduated from San Diego State University, and am currently a Manager at the local Chick-fil-a here.
I have my Series 7 and 66 licenses (I had a short training stint with Edward Jones, only to quit the company because I wasn't comfortable with cold-calling, knocking on doors, and hard selling...) and I still have a strong passion for the markets. Nothing would be more exciting than getting into real estate and building long term wealth, as well as doing this full-time.
One thing that is handcuffing me, is my lack of capital to trade with (I have about 6000 dollars to invest, but properties here in California can be quite expensive). I can see why wholesaling is attractive for this reason, but I'm open to other methods and it would be nice to speak to someone who is/was in my shoes in the SoCal market. I have been looking for education programs, which lead me to this site on BiggerPockets.
I have a strong financial acumen, but I am brand spanking new to real estate. I don't come to you with confidence because I think I know everything...I definitely don't. But what I do bring is a self-awareness that I do have a lot to learn, and my tireless work ethic and willingness to lose sleep to balance various responsibilities is what I bring to the table. I am a sponge and I'm looking to soak up the training nectar dripping from the minds of those who know way more than I do. Haha
I'm just looking for some guidance in order to focus my efforts in the right direction. I have been reading a few books on the subject, but I have yet to find anything comprehensive. I know there are some valuable insights on this forum, but again, so much information, I don't know how to sift through it.
I have no doubt that I can eventually become a profitable investor. I put myself through college with no scholarship, grants, or parents' money, and graduated with ZERO debt while working full time and commuting an hour to school. I will work hard, I will reach my potential.
I hope that you can help me with my journey into becoming REI. The real estate market is something that has intrigued me and is something that I'll have a passion for the rest of my life. Looking forward to hearing from you.
Sorry for the long winded post, but I wanted you to know where I was coming from :)
Best Regards BP Community,
George Argyris