New(ish) Investor Seeking a Mutually Beneficial Mentorship

[Brian Hourigan]

Hi everyone,

My name is Brian, and I'm an aspiring investor based out of Nashville, TN. I currently own one rental property here in Nashville that used to be my primary residence, and I'm looking to expand into markets where the numbers are more investor friendly. 

I've been researching real estate for a while now, and I've finally decided to go outside of my market, landing on Birmingham, AL. I have chosen this market because it's relatively close, the numbers seem to line up, it appears to be a growing market, and I know a few local people who I can reach out to for general advice or questions. I've also been working on building a team there. I'm working with a real estate agent, and I've reached out to a few property managers and lenders, although I haven't landed on one just yet.

My main problem right now is pulling the first trigger. I have some neighborhoods identified but I find myself questioning if they're the right ones, and if my strategy is sound. I feel like I've done the research, but I still find myself freezing up a bit when it comes time to make an offer. I'm mostly looking for someone who has done it before successfully that I can bounce thoughts off of and maybe answer some questions when I'm having doubts. 

So you may ask, what's in it for you? Great question. In addition to simply being motivated, I'm also a project manager in my professional role, so I'm very good at facilitating efficient communication and ensuring work gets done. Need someone to help track down your contractor or coordinate showings while you focus on other things? I'm your guy. I'll gladly trade my time and skills in exchange for advice to help me make this final push and get off the ground. 

If this sounds at all interesting to you, please reach out and let's chat! I'm excited to be a member of this community and looking forward to meeting more of you! 

-Brian