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Updated over 9 years ago on . Most recent reply
New Real Estate Investor
Hello BP community,
My name is Alex, and I'm happy to be here! It's a pleasure to be with all of you who are taking massive action. I am relatively new to real estate investing. I have 1/2 duplex in Arlington, Texas, which I acquired while working in the media/tech industry in Los Angeles. In 2014, another great job offer in the media industry helped convince me to relocate to Manhattan NY, but I have quickly grown tired of contributing to someone else's "baby". Enough of the rat race! My wife and I are relocating to Arlington TX later this summer to get involved with real estate full time in the Dallas/Ft. Worth area, and we are so excited.
I've been reading BP for a little while now, but only recently signed up. I'm still amazed at the amount of great real estate investment information offered here. Priceless!
Happy to meet you all virtually, and would love to connect with others in the Dallas area.
Best,
Alex
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@Lauren Lockett - Another fellow DFW investor - awesome! Thank you for the info on getting up and running. I've actually been digesting the Beginner's guide with great interest, and have a good first draft of my business plan and approach. I've seen the last 2 webinar's by @Brandon Turner as well - invaluable!
That is great info on the meetup.com - I will definitely look into it. So much going on right now before we move to Arlington, but once we get settled, we'll hit the ground running.
I acquired my half duplex via a local agent and MLS. Right time, right place type of thing, although I would prefer owning the entire duplex.
Our longer term goals are to grow our passive income stream via buy and hold of more SFH and larger apartment complexes. In the short term, I am looking to flip (and wholesale) to build that capital. I love to get my hands dirty and get involved in the transformation of a house, so I'm excited about flipping.
Thanks again for all the great info. Please reach out if I can help you in any way.
Best,
Alex