New Investor from Houston, Texas

New Investor from Houston, Texas

Sugar Land, TX · Member since 2015 · 6 posts · 2 votes

Hi ya'll! My name is Kevin Choi and I am 23 years old. I recently graduated from the University of Texas at Austin in December, 2014. I have lived in Houston, TX all my life and am now currently working at an 8-5 job for a pipe manufacturing company. However, the stressful lifestyle that comes with an 8-5 job is something I've come to... dislike. I truly believe that real estate investing can be a vehicle towards the true financial freedom I seek, which is why I am doing everything I can to learn about the industry.

Since I currently graduated from college and just started out at my new job, I am living at home so I have not bought or owned any properties before. Luckily, I have no student debts or any mortgages to pay off so I feel I am off to a good start at least. I am currently trying to learn as much as I can through reading books, listening to audiobooks and podcasts, and am also pursuing a real estate agent's license to further educate myself on the legal side of things. I'd like to learn as much as I can before making any moves and would appreciate any help I can get to get my foot in thpe door.

My goal in real estate was to begin investing in small multi-family properties and move my way towards larger multi-family properties like apartment complexes. However, living in Houston, small multi-family properties is not something that Houston has much to offer. Single-family homes look like my best bet so my investments will probably begin there. But in the future, I hope to be able to move to larger unit apartment complexes, even if I never get started in small multi-family properties.

Anyways, I am glad to be part of this community and hope to engage with everyone going through this journey in real estate investing, especially with other local investors in the area. Thanks for taking the time to read my introduction, and I look forward to seeing you guys around the forum!

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  • Real Estate Agent · Carmel, IN · Member since 2014 · 74 posts · 35 votes
    11y

    Hi Kevin, welcome to BP!  You have found a great place to network and learn!  It sounds like you know your way around this site so that's awesome.  :)

    You definitely have a good chance at succeeding as long as you don't give up!

    Good luck and see you around BP!

  • Professional · Carlsbad, CA · Member since 2012 · 12k+ posts · 1k+ votes
    11y

    @Kevin Choi

    BP is full of useful resources such as forums and blogs. Welcome to the Bigger Pockets community-be sure to check out all the awesome BP blogs under “Learn.”

  • Investor · Austin, TX · Member since 2015 · 19 posts · 11 votes
    11y

    Welcome, Kevin. I'm over in Austin. Ping me if you are ever over this way and want to talk RE.

  • Austin, TX · Member since 2015 · 15 posts · 1 vote
    11y
    Welcome Kevin! Why'd you leave us Austin folks! :) If you need a REI networking club in Houston, we have one there. PM me for information if interested! Good luck to you in Houston!
  • Real Estate Broker · Cypress, TX · Member since 2013 · 824 posts · 470 votes
    11y

    Hi Kevin! Welcome to BP and it sounds like you have some great goals to work towards. PM me if I can ever be of help.

  • Flipper/Rehabber · Katy, TX · Member since 2015 · 31 posts · 4 votes
    11y

    Welcome to BP Kevin!  Nothing is better than being inspired after realizing there are numerous ways to achieve financial success. Great choice in choosing real estate and like everyone else on this Forum, BP is a great community with countless resources at your disposal. Good luck on your endeavor and hope we cross paths in the future!

  • Investor · Houston, TX · Member since 2013 · 471 posts · 267 votes
    11y

    Welcome to another Kevin investing in the Houston area. My partner and I purchased our first properties this year. Depending on how much money you have you can try to use an FHA to get a 4 plex or you could start with wholesaling to get some capital and make some contacts. Usually once you have done a few wholesale deals with someone you can develop a relationship to get your deals purchased. I don't wholesale so can't offer much more information.

  • Sugar Land, TX · Member since 2015 · 6 posts · 2 votes
    11y

    Thank you all for the encouraging words! I will definitely look out for you guys and see if I can ever be of any help myself!

  • Financial Advisor · Glendora, CA · Member since 2015 · 209 posts · 94 votes
    11y

    Kevin,

    There is a good turnkey guy in Houston that I almost did business with but I have found someone with a better connection in San Antonio.   His name is Shawn.  Website is

    http://texasturnkeyproperties.com/

    Check him out.  My friend has bought several properties from him.  He's legit.

    Let me know if you do anything.

    Yooch

  • Solo 401k Expert · Anaheim Hills, CA · Member since 2012 · 18k+ posts · 6k+ votes
    11y

    Welcome to BP @Kevin Choi Find and network with local investors using find feature! http://www.biggerpockets.com/meet

    Also, be sure to set up “keyword alerts” to notify the topics that interest you. 

    Wishing you the best!

  • Houston, TX · Member since 2015 · 19 posts · 3 votes
    11y
    Kevin I am also from Houston and I'm also new to this business.
  • Investor · Arlington, TX · Member since 2015 · 201 posts · 61 votes
    11y

    @Kevin Choi

     Welcome to BP! Sounds like you're already working on the education side. I'm currently reading The Ultimate Beginner's Guide to Real Estate Investing at http://www.biggerpockets.com/real-estate-investing/. I think it's a great read and would add to your learning. I've met alot of other Texas newbies too so you're not alone! 

    Wishing you a great launch and continued success in your business. I'm in the DFW area if you're ever this way. See you around the forum! 

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