Seeking to connect and get experience and guidance in real estate

[Franklin Marte]

Hey I'm currently 19 years old I live in New Jersey, I've had my mind on real estate for years now, I have established credit and working on my downpayment. Im graduating college in a few months. I have plans of buying my first house at the end of 2019 or sooner if possible. I have read a few books already, I'm seeking an experienced investor to help guide me I'm still fairly green. I'm open to learning anything and everything: flipping, hold and rent, BRRRR method etc. that will make me more knowledgeable and help in my future with investing. I'm willing to do small things to take time off of your hands that allow me to in turn learn. I want to bring something to table not just eat at it, I don't plan on wasting your time and hope you don't waste mine. Please don't hesitate to reach out to me I'm eager and ambitious to get started in my journey with REI, let's connect!

[Nick Giulioni]

Hey Franklin - welcome to the community! It’s really great that you are looking to get involved on the ground floor and learn from someone who has experience. I wish I was as far along at 19 as you are!

The way you phrased your request here requires work/investment from the people on the boards and I know that everyone here is crazy busy. It’s awesome that you are willing to work - but I think you need to be more specific than that in order to get what you are looking for.

My recommendation for you (take it for what it’s worth) is to refine your offer to make it very clear as to what you can bring to the table. Could look something like “I’m willing to act as a bird dog/runner for investors in these 5 area codes.  Tell me what you buying criteria and I will bring you some deals.” This approach brings you under someone’s wing and exposes you to their model of thinking.

What you want to do is make add value and I respect the heck out of that. By refining your pitch you are making it easier for someone to take you up on it.