All Forum Posts by: Account Closed

Great thread everyone!

@Shane W. 

I definitely found myself spending more time with different people outside of my "circle".

You know the saying, "You are the average of the 5 people you spend the most time with." -- it's so true. When you run out of time each day, it really makes you understand who to spend it with. Such an important lesson for me.

Andrew

@Kelsey Truitt 

Welcome to BP!

How much reading, etc have you done on investing so far? There's lots of great books, podcasts (including BiggerPockets) out there, and a great way to learn. 

Here's a list of books that I really enjoyed. Best of luck to you!

https://www.dropbox.com/s/4342p58835rvsit/My%20Personal%20List%20of%20Books%20VA.pdf

@Jacob Taylor 

I would be very hesitant, but definitely get on the phone with someone, and find out what they are offering, etc. Probably not worth it, but you never know. If you don't understand what they are offering in terms of education or service, it's most likely not worth the time.

There's tons of GOOD free advice and education out there :)

Great advice from everyone, too.

Andrew

@Chris M. 

I am fortunate enough to have incredible meters in my life. Most of these folks are extremely busy, and we are not working on deals together. You have to give to receive.  Just like Zig Ziglar says, "You cab have everything in life you want, if you just help enough other people get what they want." 

It's true! Even if you can pass down a little knowledge and education, it's so important. 

@Jerry Jaco  I have a friend who's an investor and also a vet. I would like to try and connect you guys. Send me a PM, and I'll get the ball rolling.

Andrew

@Martin Harris 

Spend the money and get an appraisal, and also get a realtor to run comps for you. It's money well spent. You need real time market info -- not the history of the property. Then you know what the actual return is. Have you asked any property managers how much it will rent for each month? Good info to know as well.

@Dale Crawford 

Welcome to BiggerPockets!

Here's a few things to get you started:

Start here: http://www.biggerpockets.com/real-estate-investing

Check out the Start Here page http://www.biggerpockets.com/starthere

My Personal List of Books https://www.dropbox.com/s/4342p58835rvsit/My%20Personal%20List%20of%20Books%20VA.pdf

Best of luck to you!

@Martin Harris 

Are you leveraging this property (mortgage)?

You should spend the money, and get an appraisal if you are not leveraging it -- and find a local realtor to run comps for you. Then you'll have a better idea of the actual value.

Andrew

@Terry Eriksen 

Welcome to BiggerPockets! Always nice to see fellow Californians :)

I'm big into education, which was the foundation to my investing career. Here's a list of books that I read, and hope you find a few you like!  Good luck.

Andrew

My Personal List of Books https://www.dropbox.com/s/4342p58835rvsit/My%20Personal%20List%20of%20Books%20VA.pdf

@Dan Hooper 

Here's a market overview I put together on Atlanta that you might find helpful.

Market Study & Overview on Atlanta, GA https://www.dropbox.com/s/q49z9qxcvf7spz3/Case%20Study%20Atlanta%20Georgia.pdf

@Eric Turner 

I've had great success with Kaaren Hall @ uDirect. Here's the info.

Kaaren Hall

uDirect IRA Services

KHall@uDirectIRA.com

(714) 460-5505

www.uDirectIRA.com