All Forum Posts by: Aaron J.

When you guys make business cards as wholesalers, what do you put as job title? I doubt sellers will know what a wholesaler is, and if they do, I'm sure the sound of it would scare them off.

@Charles Carillo

That is what I planned to do. I would be treating him as any other investor that I approach, but was just curious about talking to my current landlord because I have never heard of people doing that.

Thanks for the reply.

Hey guys,

I'm currently renting a unit while in the pursuit to be an investor. I am in a 50 unit apartment complex. The owners are amazing and take excellent care of the property.

My goal is to be a buy and hold investor with a wide variety in my portfolio. Initially I planned on starting out small and house hacking a duplex or triplex before becoming an "investor", while eventually working my way up to large apartments.

My question is this:

Would it be safe to reach out to my current landlord and offer to work with him? As far as I know he only owns two properties, both of which are free and clear. I would like to offer the idea of selling one to me, or allowing us to work together. I am just unsure if letting him know of my intentions are a good idea or not.

Looking into getting myself some business cards to pass out. I want my contact info on the front and more info on the back. Any suggestions on the best place to customize your cards?

@Filipe Pereira

I have decided to finish out my lease and save as much money as possible. I definitely want to get into the field and start getting my 'hands dirty' so that I can begin my education. Right now, I'm looking for local investors to work with, so I can develop some experience doing the grunt work.

I'm working on my plan, and creating a strategy every day that I have time to sit down and focus. I would love to hear your story, so definitely drop the link.

I'm having trouble updating my profile picture. When I click the option, nothing happens. Any suggestions?

Hey guys, I have been wondering about subject 2s. Say I find a property that the owner is ready to sell, but still in a mortgage. A sub2 is obviously the way to go, but how would I go about initiating that?

Would I need a RE agent to begin the process, or is it as simple as just calling the owner, and suggesting a sub2? If so, how would I proceed after that?

Any advice on this is much appreciated!! Thanks in advance

Hey guys,

I am not quite an investor yet, but am doing my research every day (most of which comes from BP). I constantly watch the forums and read the blogs, as well as listen to the podcasts. I want to introduce myself and start meeting people!

My name is Aaron Rosendale, but I go by A.J. and am 26 years old. I work full time in a warehouse and love the job, but have been considering where my life is going outside of work. Once I learned about real estate investing, I knew it was the path for me.

I am near New Haven, CT, and would like to buy my first couple properties close to home (within a 30 minute drive). After that, I plan on moving out of CT, and purchasing properties in the midwest, near the IL/MI area.

My ultimate goal is to double my current salary, through passive income rentals via buy and hold strategy. I like working everyday, but want security incase I either get laid off, or decide to leave. Because of this, I feel that a partner might be a good idea down the line.

My current situation is tough. I want to dive into the field, because working hands on is the best way for me to learn. Trial by fire had always worked in the past. Thing is, I am stuck in a lease and have no capital. Because of this, my loan options are limited to government backed loans, and they require owner occupancy. The one good thing I have, is credit. So if I find a partner to work with, I may be able to get this going without having to live in the property right away.

Right now, I am just looking for people to talk with and learn from. If you have any ideas on how to get started, or any stories from similar situations, I would love to hear them. Any recommendations are welcome, because I'm just trying to learn as much as possible. Thank you all!

Tell me...

What made you decide to persue real estate?

How long did you wait, from the time you made the decision, to your first purchase?

How did your first deal go?

How long have you been in the game?

Do you still own your first property?

What made you decide on the path you took?

Did you find mentors, or do it all yourself?

Any other related questions and answers welcome!

Just so I understand this, if my name was put on the title as "co-owner" then we would both benefit from the equity value, correct? My contribution wouldnt be capital, but the effort of being the landlord. Should I seek out a lawyer for this as well?