All Forum Posts by: Amelia Bartlett

Is this the meetup at the Hibachi restaurant in Pinellas Park? I saw that one on MeetUp but I wasn't sure if I had to be a member of TBREIA to attend.

So, I'm going to keep my little beginner thread alive to see if anyone passes through with some personal advice or experience that they think can help out someone in my position.

I'm (almost) 21, have pretty lame credit, very little capital, but a LOT of motivation. This year, I've decided mostly to focus on flipping houses because I don't think I'm ready to get involved with landlording or hiring property managers, etc.

I just joined my local REIA Tampa Bay chapter and will begin attending meetings, but I'm hoping to learn more about certain things online as well, things I've been having trouble narrowing down in the forums.

I'm wondering about:

•How hard money lenders work, and how you communicate with/propose deals that a person in that position.

•The actual process of purchasing a house, what goes into it, what legal concerns the buyer should have.

•How to decide what should and shouldn't be renovated in a future flip house, like say "How do I decide if needs new flooring, or a better kitchen?"

Just a few questions, and of course, if you have ever been, or are currently in my position, I'd love to hear your story and how you're doing!

All right, I know which direction I'm headed in. Thanks a ton @Brian Burke , off to learn!

Thank you both! It sounds like auction properties might not be my "beginner" standpoint. The idea of researching the title and quitclaims sounds a bit daunting for my first crack at the game. Are there any resources where I could learn about titles? I find myself lacking a great deal of general information on the process of purchasing and selling a home - what paperwork and steps are involved, what things I need to be careful of and look out for. @Brian Burke and @Aaron Junck - I have been devouring BiggerPockets, but I have yet to find these concepts explained - do you know where I could find more info?

Hello! I am diving headfirst into this deal here, because the house looks stupendous - it's on a big lot, it's CHEAP, it's in my area, and I'm very interested. BUT, it's up for online auction. Now, I'm not sure what that means, or how it works, (or if it's even legit?). I found the property on Zillow and followed through to the broker's info page, as its a foreclosed property listed at (starting) $10,000. My question is, since the broker didn't answer, what should I make of this? The "bidding" is said to start tomorrow, but is this even a legit thing? Online bidding on a foreclosed house? I have the capital available to purchase the cash deal, and I will provide a link to the bidding if necessary, but if you have any guidance, suggestions, tips, or information on the subject, it would be much appreciated!

Welcome! Hope to see you at the meetings and pick your real estate experienced brain. (:

I'm just starting out in St. Pete! Welcome to BP.

Nice to meet both of you!

Justin: When you get here, let's grab coffee!

Doug: I would love to meet you guys. I haven't attended any REIA meetings, probably because I'm not sure what that is. Are they open to regular people like me or do they require membership?

Hi there! I'm new to BiggerPockets and I'm sure glad I found you guys. I'm Amelia. I'm almost 21 and real estate investment has been on my mind for years, since someone explained to me the concept of OPM.

On the forefront, I'm a broke college student who (thankfully) works for herself as an eBay contractor in the antiques and collectibles business. However, the money just isn't enough and I want a means to live rent & bill free on the dime of rental properties and saved "flipped" profits.

As for me, I'm a gardener with chickens and a small collection of organic plants. I am a retired racing greyhound momma and keeper of 2 rescue cats. I enjoy yoga and hope to teach this summer, and I also enjoy circus arts, dance, cooking, technology & computers, and exploring!

I hope to meet as many local and global people in this community along my journey to becoming a young & successful real estate investor. This is a really great community and I can't wait to be apart of it.

If you are in the Tampa Bay area and would like to meet up for coffee sometime, contact me! If you're outside the area, I'd love to "virtually" meet you and gather a fine circle of friends here.

Nice to meet you! (: