All Forum Posts by: Ali Zantout

@Dustin Street so currently I have another tri-plex and a single family rehab going on, but I am getting to the point that I do need to stabilize all of my stuff more, and stop going broke twice a year buying stuff like I have. so for this year my goal is not to buy anymore and focus on the business, but still go to the networking meetups that I go to, and then push more in 2024.

Retired and quit from my architectural designer job after 4 and half years in real estate and now to buying and running a small signage business all before 30 beating my goal!

I wanted to share a success story and I’m willing to talk to anyone about the process and my experience, 2018 was the year I started to dive into networking events, and every real state book/interview that I could find, how rich dad poor dad started it for me like everybody else, and thanks to the bigger pockets that kept me energized and excited to start on this journey.

after I got my bachelor in architectural design from UCM in Warrensburg, I started working at architecture and engineering firms in Kansas City, I thought that is what I wanted to do for the rest of my life, after two years of working in industry I realized I can’t do this for the rest of my life, after dabbling in stocks and realizing how horrible I was, I turned into a real state as another investment opportunity that I can control, after being exposed to the rich dad poor dad and the rat race board game, I was hooked, and that same year I was able to buy my first two rental properties, And start my first flip with a fellow investor, and from those first three deals I went through more headaches and stress level and anxiety than a lot of people I had talked to from their starting points. Some havnt gone through in their entire investmnet career thinking I did the wrong thing.

But the amount of experience and knowledge I gained in my first year of real estate I will forever be grateful, because that sent me on the path to achieve my goal to retire from my job at the engineering firm before I hit the age of 30 and I am grateful for all the sacrifices that I have made and all the friendships I have gained in the multiple events that I went to.

In the next chapter for me that led me to quit my job is that I matched my W-2 income with my passive income, and I was able to purchase a small business that I am currently operating which is a signage and banners business.

I would love to be able to share my experience with anyone who has a podcast and if anyone is looking for banners and window signs or yard signs please don’t hesitate to message me and I can make sure you get the best advertising product out there 

My name is Ali and I am an investor in kansas city, MO. I am looking to get into multi family, I got a commercial property conversion into a 12 plex under contract now, and I am looking for more deals that size to get started. Let me know if there is anything out where you know someone is wanting to sell and seller finance to still get some cash flow. even if it is out of state I am interested!

@Laura Williams Central bank of midwest does commercial loan, I am going through them now with a small commercial building in St Joe converting into small multi family. I can let you know how it goes, and I hear community bank does commercial loans.

I know its an old post, but I messaged you @Tiffany Smith I have a duplex in st joe I either want to rent out the top unit or sell it completely, also looking for a realtor to list the place to rent. encase an agent searches ( St Joe)

I will be in Philadelphia for this weekend from Kansas City, MO and if anyone is interested in a meet up or know if a meetup between 18-23 let me know I would love to connect with like minded and real estate investors Near the area or around town please let me know! 

 Hello there, I will be visiting Philadelphia from April 17-23and staying in the ZIP Code 19127 I won’t be able to make this event to my plane lands at 10 PM but if there is any events going on that weekend for real state someone on bigger pockets that lives there let me know and let’s meet up and talk about real estate ! 

I am a landlord and investor in Kansas City Missouri, going to be in Philadelphia Pennsylvania in the 19127 ZIP Code.  I would love to meet with any local investors multi family, or even apartment complex investors to chat with, and if there is a real estate event going on between the 17th and 23rd of April do let me know I would love to join and meet people to learn from! Thank you 

I need help and a solution to get magazines and bags that are 6 feet stuck inside a vent ductwork. One of the rooms at my properties never gets air so when I finally tried to open the vent cover and look inside.. I found magazines and shoved plastic and paper bags inside. the old tenant from the previous landlord I guess did that and I never thought about checking in there to begin with when I realized the air flow was bad. There isn't a claw long enough for that, or is there a vacuum that can help? Last resort I would pay a company to clean the vents... help! 

I am investor in Kansas city so my market is different, but  have you thought about buying a house for buy and hold and renting out by rooms? You would be surprised how many people enjoy the roommate model. Especially by a college since living in dorms in expensive. I have 2 properties by a nearby 2 colleges and rent out my 2 houses private room with utilities included. they got a shared common area and people dont mind that. That strategy has been working for me so look into it to maximize returns.