New Investor in Oklahoma City

[Stacia Ranallo]

Hello!

My name is Stacia and I am new to BiggerPockets and the real estate investing industry. Over the past month, I have dug pretty deep into research regarding real estate investing, and I have decided I want to take the next step and start purchasing properties. I currently work as an engineer at an oil and gas company, but I want to use real estate to supplement my current income with rental property passive income. As of now, I am seeking out multifamily properties in the Oklahoma City area. My short term goal is to have 2 properties by January 2018 and my long term goals are a little less concrete, but I would like to purchase 1-2 properties every year over the next 10 years. I also have some interest in investing in real estate notes and would love to get in touch with anyone in the Oklahoma City area who has experience with purchasing them. Ever since I made the decision to become a real estate investor, I have not been able to turn the BiggerPockets podcast off! I am very excited about getting in touch with other real estate investors , eventually forming a portfolio and team, and learning more about this industry.

[Brett Snodgrass]

Hi @Stacia Ranallo, 

Welcome to the forums. Glad to have you and that you're making use of it. All the best on your goals!

[Zach Sikes]

Welcome to BP @Stacia Ranallo! We'd love to talk the OKC market if you're interested. 

[Nathan Allen]

Great beginning goals Stacia! OKC is a great market, but I feel its a bit frothy at the moment... I might suggest to have your end goals more concrete. This way you can start with the end in mind!

Im a full time local investor (who has currently been traveling internationally for the last 1.5 years) not a realtor, but Im more than happy to share anything I know about the real estate game.  Enjoy, and dream biiiiiiig!!!!

[Dmitriy Fomichenko]

@Stacia Ranallo

Welcome to the BP family! You came to the right place to learn all about real estate investing! Here are some recommendations for you:

Find and connect with other BP members that are in your area: http://www.biggerpockets.com/meet
Set up keyword alerts to be notified of the topics that interest you: http://www.biggerpockets.com/alerts
Read Beginner’s Guide: http://www.biggerpockets.com/real-estate-investing
Check out BP Podcasts: http://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/category/podcast/

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Wishing you the best!

[Jon Nolen]

Welcome @Stacia Ranallo! 

[Mark Nolan]

@Stacia Ranallo

You have come to the right place to connect with the wide array of real estate professionals and investors. Make sure to view the Bigger Pockets book store: https://www.biggerpockets.com/store

[Theresa Nicoletto]

@Stacia Ranallo - Welcome to BP. The Podcasts are addictive! It's great because you can hear from people who are doing it, crushing it. It's helped me expand what I thought was possible. Very inspiring. As for BP, I've met clients and partners on here. Great for connecting with other real estate investors and learning.

Let's connect. Feel free to connect. I'm always up for coffee. 

Good luck!

Theresa

[Trevor Shettron]

Welcome Stacia,  It is always exciting to see someone start investing in real estate.  BP is a GREAT way to connect with investors that are willing to share their experiences.  Feel free to contact me anytime.  Always willing to talk about real estate opportunities in Oklahoma!

Have a Great day,   

[Michael Frow]

Welcome Stacia Leonard !

Petroleum engineering is very rewarding and it is smart to put aside a good chunk for investing into assets not as dependent on commodity prices. I am a Petroleum Engineer myself and continue to invest in OKC real estate despite living in Glenwood Springs, CO.

[Stacia Ranallo]

Thanks for the welcome everyone! @Trevor Shettron I actually saw you posted about a duplex through my keyword alerts. Since I am interested in multifamily I would definitely be interested in talking with you sometime about multifamily properties in the OKC area. 

[Rhett Tullis]

be ready to get your hands dirty.  no alot of newer multi family in okc that are good for cash flow also.  if you want to make some cash in the long and short term you need to be open to something that is a project.