Time for a change, Houston area.

[Cameron Cameron]

I'm new to the forum, although I've been reading it on and off over the past yr. I live in the Houston area and I am looking to get involved with real estate. I'm going to continue to read and read to get as much info as I can from here on out. 

I have owned a rental in the past and a couple of properties, but never with any clear intentions of turning it into a money making venture. I've always had an interest in real estate, and I'm sick of my current job it's going no where fast, it's really time for a change.

Every house I've owned I've always done a full rehab on, I feel extremely confident in my abilities in that area. So like a lot of people I'm looking for properties to "flip", if I could make 20/30k a few times a yr I would be happy with that. 

The biggest problem I face is finding the properties, any ideas on how to move forward in the Houston area?

[Nick Paredes]

@Cameron Cameron welcome! just like @Rene Montelongo said, just start attending meet ups and networking events, seems like there is one every day. download the meetup app to see what's happening around you. Start to get on some wholesalers list of properties they are trying to sell. With wholesalers, the biggest advice I can give you is always double check your numbers and comps also never pass up on a deal if the numbers on the email are just ridiculous, take a look at it confirm your numbers and offer them a number you would take it at, there is always room to negotiate. If you are wanting to find your own deals consider doing a mailing campaign to an area you want to purchase in. Now you will get a lot of calls like IM NOT SELLING or GO F YOURSELF, but just remember it takes time. Also if you get a lead that doesn't work for you just remember there are other investors out there that might be interested, try to wholesale the property if it will make a great rental or owner finance deal for someone.  Do the basics and start filling your funnel, If you have any questions feel free to contact me anytime and ill help you out as much as possible.