All Forum Posts by: Amber H.

Hi BP!

I currently have 12-15 off market deals in my general area. Right now, my main source of marketing these deals is to send spreadsheets to my lists of people, but I'm interested in going to the local REIAs and presenting them to potential buyers.

I'm curious as to what the best way to present my deals are in person. A spreadsheet I think is less likely to gain traction (and since it's not virtual they can't click on pictures). What do others do in their local markets? I was considering bringing a binder of our deals with all data + some pictures printed out. Is there a better way to go about this?

Thanks for the help in advance - I'm just curious to see what investors are looking for when they network at these events!

@Frank Patalano Think I found one! Wish me luck! Getting the ball moving quick.

@Frank Patalano Student loans for debt to income ratio so I can qualify for an FHA, and freeing up more of my 9-5 salary for emergencies. If I dont go that route, building relationships with lenders, investors, title co, etc. I do a lot now, but it still takes time.

Hi! It's been a while since I've been on here.

I went to this fabulous Airbnb a few months ago and got wary when the host wasn't on the property appraiser's website. She worked a full time job in a hospital, and ended up managing two rentals for some investors. I live in a great area for travel and work, and would love to get started doing that on the side!

My day job since I've graduated has been transaction coordination and disposition managing for a local REI company. I'm no stranger to organization, keeping people on track to do what they need, and have availability to answer my phone and work on the side throughout my work day.

I don't have my own properties yet but thought this would be a great way to earn extra income to do so! My entire life revolves around real estate.

Do you know how I could get started marketing myself for this kind of thing?

Any help and advice would be appreciated.

Thanks BP Community!

So thrilling! Congratulations. I hope to be where you are about a year and a half from now!

Of course I agree with everyone else on the renting aspect.

I never believed that I could be happy in a job, and I thought that people often placed too much value on happiness in career. My "why" wasn't strong enough. The truth is, my degree and career prospects are STILL not the "why." REI is, even though I haven't *really* started yet. But, since falling in love with it roughly two years ago, my grades, health, and overall life have improved. Religion could be why. Family responsibilities could be why. Whatever it is, you have to find it. That will take a lot of introspect and time.

I'm not a mental health professional. But I have had my fair share of problems. Talking to people, getting out and doing things (like potentially working for you), exercising, and the like will really help. Self-care is not necessarily taking a long hot bath, it's doing what you actually need to be doing to feel better.

I wish your friend the best of luck. Do your best to care for him without hurting yourself.

Hi, BP!

I'm having problems visualizing how to fix up properties to the extent that they need to be, and not overspending to make it beautiful or restore to former glory. That being said, properties need to be safe. They need to have running water and electricity, etc... But what else do you need to do to make it livable, to make sure your properties rent out fairly quickly (good tenants), and to make sure you're being a great landlord? I know some of it will depend on what the market calls for. Am I missing something?

Thank you in advance,
Amber H.

Hi, BP!

We are based in Tampa, FL and are sick of the god-awful heat and influx of luxury apartment construction. We want to try something - somewhere new, knowing that we can always come home.

We have our sights pretty much through the east coast and some sporadic states throughout (KS, TX, CA).

Ideally, we will invest where we live after becoming familiar with the market. Because of our familiarity with Florida, investing here and initially hiring property management isn't a bad idea either. 

So what do you think? If you could move anywhere in the US for a seemingly "fresh start," knowing you want to invest in small multifamily (up to 4 units), where would you do it, and why?

NOTE: This is a pretty broad topic. We had our sights set on VT, but I'm not too sure how I feel about the prospects to invest in and around it. We want to at least narrow down the states during the next few months.

Thank you for your input!
Amber H.

Hi, BP:

I've been direct mail marketing about two months now, and have skipped all of my list that included trusts, estates, and probates. I'm now looking to hit those this week and the next, but am drawing a blank on how to find out who is in charge of the properties? Many times the mailing addresses are the same as the properties I'm trying to get.

If this has been answered previously, please link me to that forum,

Thanks all,
Amber

Andrea, you've already done more than most people do. I can't even imagine getting on without BP. I wish everything had a platform like this to learn on. Welcome to the site! I look forward to reading your successes.

Amber