How I got my first deal

[Isaac Johnson]

Hey BP Nation!
My name is Isaac Johnson. I've been listening to the podcast for quite a while and recently decided I want to be more involved and network with like minded people. My favorite story I have is my first deal. I was renting a house in a small neighborhood. I had enough saved for a down payment, but didn't know how to find my first "deal". I wasn't even sure what a deal was. Buying a house? Getting something cheap? Getting something off market?
No clue. 
I was walking around my neighborhood when I saw an older man loading a UHaul. I was checking Zillow pretty religiously at this point, so knew it wasn't listed. I asked if he was selling. He said yes. So I made him a deal. 

"I'll help load your UHaul, if you let me walk through your house before it goes live"
He agreed. The house was disgusting. Needed new carpet, appliances, paint, etc. So obviously. I told him I'd take it. LOL
I learned so much from that first house. But the most important lesson to take away is put yourself out there! Make friends, connections, help your neighbors. 
Luck happens to people who put themselves in positions to be lucky.
Nice to meet you all. 

 -@imisaacjohnson