New to Bigger Pockets and Real Estate Investing

New to Bigger Pockets and Real Estate Investing

New to Real Estate · Huntington Beach, CA · Member since 2024 · 7 posts · 1 vote

Hello Everyone,

I am Collin Reichelt and I am a military officer with over 20 years of  service in the U.S. Coast Guard, specializing in Federal Law Enforcement and Emergency Response. I commissioned in 2019 after 14.5 years in the enlisted workforce. I have served across the U.S. and overseas, developing expertise in strategic mission planning, operational leadership, crisis management and strengthening global partnerships.

I am now eager to meet and collab orate with business professionals to start building my real estate portfolio. I am excited and ready to listen and learn everything I can to be successful. 

I am especially interested in learning to master the BRRRR method, but also ready and willing to use traditional methods to build my portfolio. My 10 year goal is to build at least $20,000 a month in passive income in order achieve some financial freedom, but I also see real estate investing as my true passion post military. I am looking to make this my second career (what i really want to do when I grow up) and I am excited for the future business relationships and friendships that are certainly to come. I am currently in business school at the University of Southern California and plan on getting my real estate license once I graduate in May 2025

I am humbled by the experience and wealth of knowledge that is on this platform and I look for forward to getting started with your help

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  • Matthew MorrowBusiness Member
    Investor · PA - NY - NJ · Member since 2019 · 550 posts · 192 votes
    2y
    Quote from @Collin Reichelt:

    Hello Everyone,

    I am Collin Reichelt and I am a military officer with over 20 years of  service in the U.S. Coast Guard, specializing in Federal Law Enforcement and Emergency Response. I commissioned in 2019 after 14.5 years in the enlisted workforce. I have served across the U.S. and overseas, developing expertise in strategic mission planning, operational leadership, crisis management and strengthening global partnerships.

    I am now eager to meet and collab orate with business professionals to start building my real estate portfolio. I am excited and ready to listen and learn everything I can to be successful. 

    I am especially interested in learning to master the BRRRR method, but also ready and willing to use traditional methods to build my portfolio. My 10 year goal is to build at least $20,000 a month in passive income in order achieve some financial freedom, but I also see real estate investing as my true passion post military. I am looking to make this my second career (what i really want to do when I grow up) and I am excited for the future business relationships and friendships that are certainly to come. I am currently in business school at the University of Southern California and plan on getting my real estate license once I graduate in May 2025

    I am humbled by the experience and wealth of knowledge that is on this platform and I look for forward to getting started with your help


     Hi Collin,

    Welcome, and thank you for your service! 

    It’s great to see your enthusiasm for transitioning into real estate after your impressive military career. Your experience in leadership and crisis management will definitely serve you well in this field.
    As you pursue your goal of mastering the BRRRR method and building a passive income stream, consider exploring multiple markets and being open to how your assets might look. Don't be afraid to take calculated risks and learn from your experiences, even if it means not making huge profits right away. Stay away from gurus and people who charge you for their "expertise" in the beginning so much free info out there

    Its exciting to see how investors grow in this journey, and I’m sure you’ll build valuable connections along the way- Bigger pockets is a gold mine. 
    We have a ton of BRRRR experience and our team helps new and experienced investors do this every day. If there's anything we can do to help, even just simple questions/ reach out!

    Good luck 💪🍻

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  • Bradley BuxtonBusiness Member
    Real Estate Agent · NV · Member since 2023 · 1k+ posts · 715 votes
    2y

    @Collin Reichelt

    Welcome to BP and starting your real estate estate career!  There is a wealth of knowledge here and with the podcasts. Happy to connect. 

  • Real Estate Agent · Southern California · Member since 2019 · 681 posts · 281 votes
    2y

    Welcome Collin. I am sure the discipline and work ethic from your service will carry over to REI. I would start to look to connect with people in your local area and see if there are meet ups to attend outside of learning here online.

  • New to Real Estate · Huntington Beach, CA · Member since 2024 · 7 posts · 1 vote
    2y

    Thank You all for reaching out, already feeling the love on here. I am definitely willing to keep an opened mind, and learn as much as I can about every strategy.  

  • New to Real Estate · Huntington Beach, CA · Member since 2024 · 7 posts · 1 vote
    2y

    If you guys know anybody in the Penacola, FL area I would welcome the introduction. Thank you

  • Hamp Lee IIIPro Member
    Real Estate Agent · San Antonio, TX · Member since 2019 · 1k+ posts · 832 votes
    2y

    Welcome to BiggerPockets!

    Using your VA loan benefit is another great way to get started in real estate investing.

    I'm active duty Air Force with four properties. Three are with my VA loan.

    I wish you all the best!

  • Member since 2024 · 28 posts · 5 votes
    2y

    Hey Collin, welcome to BP and thank you for your service. Former FLEO here, would be a pleasure to connect. 

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