Newbie From Queens, New York
Hello All,
I'm Javier Diaz originally from the Lower East Side of Manhattan and now living and looking to invest in the borough of Queens. I'm a former Mac Support Technician of 12 yrs and now a Licensed NYC Real Estate agent specializing in residential rentals.
I'm 34 and currently live in Woodhaven Queens. I have had an interest in real estate investing since I bought the Carlton Sheets "No Money Down" program at the age of 21yrs old and living at home with my parents in the Lower East Side. Never made a move to purchase anything back in the 90's because I didn't think anyone would take a modestly employed 21yr old making just 45K a year. Oh, how I wish I could turn back the clock. I wanted to buy abandoned apartment buildings in the Lower East Side before it became the trendy neighborhood it is today.
I stumbled upon Bigger Pockets while researching and doing my due diligence on the Renatus Investor Training Program or as it's referred to here, the "Gurus". I read a few reviews on Renatus here on BP and it saved me thousands of dollars. It certainly had the smell of Multi Level Marketing and I still have a bad taste in my mouth from other such investments. Although, I'm sure I would have gained some knowledge and use from the program, I feel I can also get that same help and knowledge from BP, but without the $2,000 "tuition" cost.
I'm looking to chat, meet and otherwise network with any real estate investors who are starting out and just want to chat with like-minded individuals or seasoned investors who would trade some of their knowledge for some of my computer skills. I've worked in a technical support position for several years and can fix a and assist with Apple computers, iPads, iPhones, software, networks and peripherals. I also have some lite graphic design and photography skills. I have a strong artistic sense and can be very creative. If this is something you lack, I can trade you for some number crunching and deal analyzing skills!
My goal is to enter into my first investment deal within the first 6 months of 2014. I hope that with all the new friends and support of BPer's everywhere I'll be able to do so. It would truly be, a dream come true.
Greetings and Farewell,
Javier Diaz