... or get off the pot

[Greg Carroll]

My Dad used to say of someone who couldn't make up their mind (especially the driver of the car ahead of him) "Crap or get off the pot already". That has been me for the last two years. I've been looking at tax liens, flipping, buy and hold, etc., etc., etc. and have read a ton of articles, listened to dozens of podcasts, and even paid for classes and training. I started an LLC, opened a bank account, got business cards printed, got a website name locked down. I have all of my financial goals written out. And what have I done with all of that? Exactly nothing!

What has changed for me? As a government worker, last years shutdown (and lack of a paycheck for a month), a retirement seminar at the office that showed me I can't afford to retire, and Mom's health is declining as she hits 80 and she has no savings. Time for sitting on the sidelines is now over.

Although I intend on diversifying my real estate investments down the road, I'm going to start with getting some doors. I have a couple of multi-family units I'm looking at and will be getting my first within 30 days. I will use the wisdom of some of the great articles I've read, but I am open to all advise and suggestions.

One of my biggest pet peeves is when I reach out to lawyers, title companies, management companies through their web site or by email/phone and don't hear back annoys the snot out of me. Don't bother to have a site if you aren't going to do basic customer service. So, any suggestions on how to line up a good team is very welcome. Any suggestion on companies in the Central MD, WV panhandle areas?

I'm looking forward to sharing my adventures in real estate and hope to be able to give back to the BP community!

Happy New Year All, and cheers to finally getting off the pot.