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Updated almost 8 years ago, 01/09/2017
Newbe from Hickory, NC
I'm Bryan O'Neal and I'm a residential contractor in a really depressed market. I'm looking for any opportunity to make a better living. I've always known that real estate had multiple options for wealth building but aside from owning a few rentals, have not done any investing. I saw one of Cody Sperber's videos and started asking some questions online about his Fast Track program which led me to BP. I would appreciate any feedback on that particular program but I sure am glad to have found this resource. As I've already been reading, marketing is key in this biz and that's probably where I need the most improvement so I'm looking forward to the positive experience I can glean from this online community. I'm looking to start out learning about Wholesaling and any other ways to begin with little or no money. I'm also an independent insurance adjuster. I believe that I can use my damage estimating and reporting skills to generate reports that buyers might be interested in to make a purchase decision with. Does that sound useful in anyone's experience? I look forward to hearing any and all input. Thanks.
Hi Bryan, and welcome to BP. I own some properties in Hickory and really like the opportunity there. It is a depressed market to an extent, but the rents are pretty good for the prices you can get houses for. There are also opportunities for flipping low end houses under $100k. As a matter fact, I am working on a flip in Newton right now. Hopefully it will sell!
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Hey Bryan,
Not familiar with Sperber's videos but there are so many out there... I've found you learn a little bit from everyone, whether video's, online information/webinars, networking and on this forum which I also recently joined.
I'm looking now in the Hickory area and there is opportunity here with the market coming back as a wholesaler, flipper, and buy n hold.
Let me know if you want to connect sometime.
-Joe
Welcome to Biggerpocket!
We are also buy and hold investors. The awesome thing about Biggerpockets is there is tons of different thoughts and perspectives.
Definitely check out the blogs, podcast and forums. Another great source of information is individual blogs found in peoples signatures. Many of us including myself write about our niche. The only thing we all agree about is investing in Real Estate. Beyond that there are many different style and types of investing. My blog/website is about long distance self management, landlording, investing in class A investments, investing in a transient lifestyle, etc.
Look forward to seeing you around!
I think Hickory, NC is starting to do well with technology and many "green" related companies as well. I have an apartment complex there and feel the market can only get stronger. Happy to compare notes with any others interested in the Catawba County NC market......
Wow... Thats higher then I thought you'd be able to get for Newton.. I will Michael.. Thank you.....
Yes, I haved lived here in Catawba County NC for about 10 years and have seen ups and downs but after educating myself a little more in real estate I can see plenty of potential..695$ is awesome sounds like Newton is growing as well as hickory. I am a newbie looking for SFR or duplexes if anyone has any ideas contact me, I would love to hear any ideas from experienced investors..thanks and good luck guys
Originally posted by @Bryan O'Neal:
I'm Bryan O'Neal and I'm a residential contractor in a really depressed market. I'm looking for any opportunity to make a better living. I've always known that real estate had multiple options for wealth building but aside from owning a few rentals, have not done any investing. I saw one of Cody Sperber's videos and started asking some questions online about his Fast Track program which led me to BP. I would appreciate any feedback on that particular program but I sure am glad to have found this resource. As I've already been reading, marketing is key in this biz and that's probably where I need the most improvement so I'm looking forward to the positive experience I can glean from this online community. I'm looking to start out learning about Wholesaling and any other ways to begin with little or no money. I'm also an independent insurance adjuster. I believe that I can use my damage estimating and reporting skills to generate reports that buyers might be interested in to make a purchase decision with. Does that sound useful in anyone's experience? I look forward to hearing any and all input. Thanks.Bryan
Bryan welcome and I am just down the road from you. Not sure who Cody Sperbers is. This site alone on BP is a great resource for folks. Education is huge , getting to local meeting is another plus.
Yes Marketing and networking is the key to this business.
Agree the damage estimating could come in handy depending on what you want to accomplish
Alex
I would love to connect with my Catawba county people. I am new to the area, studying to get my real estate license but I have time during the week to meet up. I would love to be an extra pair of hands for someone so I could learn.
Austin Lee Hello Austin My name is Scottie Price and I noticed you have did RE in Newton,Nc which is where I currently live. If you have the time in your schedule to get back to me I would like to tell you a little about myself and what I plan to accomplish in the future years of my RE career.