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Getting Started North of McKinney
After a long time saving and learning I've got the nugget I want to use to begin my REI journey. My current plan is:
Single family 3/2's along the McKinney to Dennison stretch of 75. Looking in lower middle class areas where cash purchase + rehab comes in at 120k. While I'm local (Allen) I need to approach this as if I were out of state. That means working with an agent, gc and property manager who can work online and with minimal physical presence. I have access to legal and accounting from my software consulting. I'm looking BRRRR to hold, but should have flexibility by not needing to finance out of the gate should a different exit be needed.
My next step seems to be contacting agents and property management in the area. Once the hunt begins in earnest finding a contractor will be the biggest hurdle. I've been reluctant to make these calls in the past because I don't want to waste people's time. Now I'm ready to move forward and it's time to meet people.
Wish me luck!
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Hey Andrew. Nobody ever wants to make those calls. It’s the people who do that are successful.
Good luck on your journey!