Systems Eng but newbie in RE looking for a mentor in Central NJ

[Jose R Carmona Garza]

Hi all,

Thank you for taking the time to read this post. 

I'm a systems engineer and my specialty is security. I've been working in this business for about 7yrs.

I just started reading and learning about RE and I'd like to meet somebody who is in this business and don't mind to share his knowledge and expertise in real estate.

So if anyone out there can help me get started I'm sure we can build a friendship that can be beneficial to who ever is gracious enough to reach out to me.

I'm very interested in Flip and Buy and Hold. However, any help will be very welcome.

Thanks Roberto

[Grant Greene]

Jose:

Good afternoon, and welcome to BP!  May I offer a piece of advice?

As you wade into the real estate investment waters, I would HIGHLY recommend you meet FIRST with a mortgage/financial professional.  He will/should ask you to share your short- AND long-term goals so he can help you construct a plan that will enable you to reach your short-term goals that reap resources that will enable you to pursue and achieve your long-term goals.  Many new investors start off "too hot" - they either overdevelop their first property or they spend their money too fast.  Either of these behaviors will seriously limit your ability to get the benefit you need to achieve short-term and pursue long-term goals.  If you don't know a mortgage/financial professional, I would recommend seeking out two or three investors who are successful and ask them for a referral to their "guy".  

I wish you the very best!

Grant