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New Investor Introduction
Hello BP Community!
My name is Thomas Ross and I am a recent college grad (Dec '18) living in Dallas, Texas. I've done loads of real estate research during my daily commutes through podcasts and audiobooks since graduating, and I'm so excited for where this will take me. Every expert preaches "Network, Network, Network!!" and so I thought to myself where is my biggest network currently? At my university in Arkansas of course! So since that thought I have had a phone call with the University president, explaining ideas, asking questions, and seeking his opinion on the area. He has since given me contact info and referrals to the best contractor in town (who is also the biggest real estate investor and an alum of the college) and also the info of the head title officer in town (who is on the board of the university). So it is sufficient to say the call paid off. I am going up there in August for a few in person meetings with various real estate folks in town. I should be able to save up enough capital for a property in 10-12 months. I believe the BRRRR method will work wonders in this small Arkansas town based on the numbers I have ran (and my personal experience with the area). I can not wait to get started!
Anyways, I just wanted to introduce myself, share my plans, and thank you all for the information I have learned so far!
-Thomas Ross
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Hi Thomas, welcome to the BP community. Good luck in getting started. I'm a Fayetteville native, a real estate agent, and UA alum. I'd be happy to talk with you about your investment goals. Send me a message sometime. I look forward to hearing from you.