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Jason Heard
  • New to Real Estate
  • Atlanta Georgia Metro Area
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Just getting started in Atlanta Georgia

Jason Heard
  • New to Real Estate
  • Atlanta Georgia Metro Area
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Hello everyone!

My name is Jason Heard and I've joined Bigger Pockets to start networking and educating myself as it pertains to real estate related investments. I am originally from Augusta, Georgia, but have lived in Italy, Belgium, Maryland, and California. I currently reside in the greater Atlanta Metro Area where I am employed as a Software Engineer.

My background in real estate is minimal. I've always had an interest in it and have done some minor research, but nothing serious until now. Currently, I am mortgaging my primary residence and have a goal to own it, free & clear, no later than 2020. In the meantime, my wife and a colleague at work have encouraged and inspired me to buckle down and educate myself in preparation for entering the rental market as a lessor. Both of whom referred me to the educational materials on Bigger Pockets! I started with the introductory course and have already learned about 203K loans, seller financing, and the pros and cons of lease option agreements!  

Initially, I would say that my goals as a real estate investor would be to educate myself as much as possible and expand my network so that I can recognize a good deal on a rental property, get the process started building out my team, purchasing the property, and securing a tenant. I'm of the thought that it's never good to have all of your eggs in one basket, so the additional stream(s) of income would be a welcome addition! Secondly, I would hope to be able to provide quality housing options for those who cannot or are not in the market of financing or purchasing their own home. A long term goal would be to establish a position to where I could give back to the communities that I am invested in, and educate & inspire the next wave of real estate investors.

Well that's me in a nutshell! I look forward to getting to know you all and starting this amazing journey!

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Eddie Espinal
  • Woodtock, GA
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Eddie Espinal
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Welcome to Bigger Pockets @Jason Heard , I am so happy to see that you signed up after our talk last week. I love when I see people take actions right away, and that's a good sign that you will go far in this new journey.  Keep it up!, take advantage of the great content in this forum and the BP Podcast. You will learn a lot in a short period of time.

Again, welcome to BP!

Eddie Espinal

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