Very new to this but learning a lot

[Maria Diaz]

Hello! 

I’ve been lurking for a bit and attended a couple webinars by Bigger Pockets. I put a lot about me on my actual profile but really am just getting started. I have my why and have started with the 90 day challenge. I’ve been working the corporate life for many years and am tired of the grind.

I'd like to start my niche in multi family properties and when I was very young I used to help a relative realtor input listings into the MLS system so I have some knowledge about how that works. I don't know a lot about fixing up homes but am hoping to attend some meetups and network with some like minded folks.

I don’t have a ton of support locally, meaning my immediate family doesn’t really believe I can do this.  I’m doing this on my own and have a lot more research to go before I even feel close to comfortable. I work a full time job and passed met real estate exam in September. Since I work full time, I haven’t been able to list with any brokers to get properly trained but I have the fundamentals down.  I know it’s possible to keep a FT job while investing and I’m committed to gathering leads and putting in some work. I do worry that I may be taken advantage of but I also think that if there is no risk there is no reward. 

Anyhow, thanks for letting me introduce myself. Hope to virtually meet you soon!

[Maria Diaz]

Quote from @John Karg:

Hi Maria! 

Congrats on getting your real estate license! I believe that is one of the smartest things to do, as you can represent yourself and credit the buyers agent's commission to your closing costs--that's what I did personally. I would recommend checking out LoKation (The K Company) real estate brokerage in Pompano Beach. They have a transaction fee structure instead of a percent commission split, and great training and support available for beginners. I also recommend making sure you maintain your credit score in tip-top shape, as this will determine the rate you get on almost any loan. Feel free to reach out anytime with questions! 

John

Thanks John! I will check them out. I appreciate the information! Have a wonderful week.