Newbie from the Cleveland, Ohio

[Steve Curry]

Hello Everybody,

My name is Steve and I've been inspired by just the thought of real estate.  A little bit about my background is that I'm 23 and I was introduced to the idea last year from a mentor.  Originally he told me about how he got started and said that since I didn't have the cash to buy and hold, that I should try wholesaling and I became infatuated with that idea.  He gave me some more information about it and finally I dove right in.  I started a mailing campaign and when I got that first call I was shocked because I didn't think it was going to work but also I didn't want people think I was trying to scam them or get over them.  It was pretty amazing, but the problem was that I got overly excited with the phone ringing instead of actually getting the deal.  I started to get lackadaisical with not calling sellers back and not follow up with mailing.  One day I stumbled upon the Bigger Pockets podcast and I felt rejuvenated after listening to episode 93 with Erik Stark.  Now I don't want to let this drive go and this time I want to get a deal out of this.  After getting a couple of deals under my belt I want to finally invest in property of my own possibly getting a duplex or a triplex and starting my buy and hold journey from there.  Guys with any feedback and advice you give to this young newbie it would be greatly appreciated.  Thank you advance.  

[Josh Bakhshi]

Steve, how is your credit? Would you be able to get a 3-4 bedroom house and rent out the other rooms?

Also, you need to treat this like a business.  Dedicate specific time that you will be working on these projects.  Have a To-Do List in front of you at all time as reminders.  Having Drive, Enthusiasm and Excitement are great, but it isn't worth anything if you don't follow through.