Newb from Whidbey Island, WA

[Tyler Kaye]

Hello Bigger Pockets. My name is Tyler. I am currently stationed in Oak Harbor, WA. My experience is fairly limited, and my first deal was just completed. I purchased a foreclosure that was listed on the market. I purchased with a VA loan (zero down). My goal, on this website and off, is to learn as much as I can. I have been searching for a mentor of some kind in my local area and am having no luck. This resource is invaluable and I thank everyone for contributing.

[Jaren Barnes]

Hey @Tyler Kaye ! Man Thanks for serving our country that's awesome!

I wrote a post not to long ago about finding a mentor maybe it could help you out: http://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2014/04/16/finding-mentor-real-estate/

Also a tip: be sure to set up your key word alerts for your local market, that's one of the best ways to find someone on here that could become a potential mentor. Once you see they're active and experienced on the site you could send them a colleague request, and then take them out to grab coffee and see if you two could be a fit.

If you ever have any questions let me know, I'm happy to help!

[Tyler Kaye]

Thank you so much for the reply. I will most certainly do that.

[Brandon Turner]

Hey @Tyler Kaye thanks for introducing yourself! It's great to have you here! Don't miss The BiggerPockets Podcast - they are great for learning how others are finding success.

Oh - and be sure to set up some Keyword Alerts- especially for "Oak Harbor" so you'll be notified when people mention it here in the forums.

Thanks again for introducing yourself!

[Ned Carey]

Welcome to BP.

There was a podcast about an investor who worked Whidbey Island. It was probably 10-15 podcasts back from the current one. @Brandon Turner could probaly name it for you.

[Brandon Turner]

Thanks @Ned Carey ! Yeah, it was show 59 :)

[Tyler Kaye]

@Brandon Turner @Ned Carey I have been working my way back through the podcasts. I am going to start that one this morning. Thank you both.

[Brandon Turner]

Sounds good @Tyler Kaye ! Hey, how far of a drive are you to Olympia? We are thinking of having a meetup soon. I'd like to do a big one in Seattle soon, but maybe we'll do one down near Oly also. Thoughts? Be sure to set up keyword alerts for "Seattle" and "Olympia" and such also :) 

[Tyler Kaye]

@Brandon Turner I would make the drive either way. Olympia is probably around 3 hours, and Seattle is about 2 depending on traffic.

[Jon Russell]

Welcome to BP Tyler!

First, to echo Jaren's sentiments...Thank You for your service.

We are in Auburn and invest primarily in King & Pierce Counties. I look forward to meeting you at a meet up in Olympia, Seattle, or wherever we can finally put something together.

[Zach Schwarzmiller]

welcome to the forums tyler!

[Gerald K.]

@Tyler Kaye

Welcome to BP. We're down in Kirkland. Your first deal was a foreclosure - it's a good way to get involved and learn the ropes. We bought some foreclosures and short sales during the downturn and have them rented out. Check the "Learn" tab along he blue border up top. Good luck and see you around the forums

[Paul Tschetter]

Welcome to BP @Tyler Kaye

My name is Paul Tschetter and I live on South Whidbey. I was the Podcast guest @Brandon Turner mentioned.

Message me if you ever want to set up a time to talk.

All the best!

[Tyler Kaye]

Originally posted by @Paul Tschetter:

Welcome to BP @Tyler Kaye

My name is Paul Tschetter and I live on South Whidbey. I was the Podcast guest @Brandon Turner mentioned.

Message me if you ever want to set up a time to talk.

All the best!

@Paul T. I most certainly will. I listened to the podcast yesterday. You couldn't have explained the housing in the area any better.

[Dave Visaya]

Hey @Tyler Kaye welcome to the site! Feel free to jump in the community here and also take advantage of the treasure of knowledge here.

[Dmitriy Fomichenko]

Welcome to BP community @Tyler Kaye It is a great place to meet new friends and learn about various aspects of real estate and more.

Wishing you the best!

[Tyler Kaye]

@Jason Barnes @Brandon Turner @Ned Carey @Jon Russell @Zach Schwarzmiller @Gerald K. @Paul T. @Dave Vijaya @Dmitriy Fomichenko Thank you all for the replies. I spent the weekend on Craigslist and listening to as many Podcasts as possible. @Paul T. do you like coffee?

[Brandon Turner]

@Paul Tschetter loves coffee, I'm sure :) (Just tagging him, since your @mention didn't seem to work!) 

[Paul Tschetter]

@Tyler Kaye Coffee is good. WiFire in Freeland is my spot so let me know if/when you want to grab a coffee.