All Forum Posts by: Andrew Beaver

Hey Justin Silverio this sounds like a great event. Where will it be held?

Phil G. I'll be giving NACA a call tomorrow. Thanks for the information

Cynthia Nina-Soto thanks for checking, I signed up Sunday and I'm nearly halfway done with the courses! :), if my schedule would have allowed it id be done this week but hopefully next week I'll be done. Just have to bug the testing centers (once I find out where they actually are/who administers the test) to fill me into a cancelled persons slot

Adam Boyce interesting... (Sorry for the late response) thanks for the comment... I really really like mass housing loan and want it but... Idk a bit risky so we'll see!

Wow Aron Roytenberg i don't know why I didn't think of groupon before! I found a great deal for $150 in Cambridge (authorized with solid reviews) and luckily I've been saving 2 $50 gift cards for something good! Must have been meant to be! Thanks for the tip

Brandon L. Thanks for the response, I'm familiar with kaplans RE training but I do not believe it is available for Mass. They refer out to other sources that I'm not sure I can trust just yet. Hoping to hear something about a training similar to Kaplan that a mass person has used and would recommend (or know someone that has used it)

Hello All, I'd like some advice on whether I should take the real estate agent classes online or in person. I'm familiar with taking self teach courses so it wouldn't be a problem of studying. My concern is whether online courses meet the state requirements for Massachusetts and if the classroom lessons would be significantly more beneficial than just taking the courses online. Also, could you suggest an online website where I can take the required 40 hours for Mass? I'd also be open to quality classroom training that is approved by mass (I'm familiar with the authorized listing) My overall goal is to become an investor agent where I'm using the license primarily for my own investing needs and data analysis. Maybe one day I'll actually look to be a real estate salesperson but I don't see myself doing it any time soon. Thanks in advance for the help, Andrew

Cynthia Nina-Soto thanks for the note, I think driving for dollars is probably the best strategy to really make it happen in some of these great markets.. The specific direction you laid out sounds good to me and I'll be taking note of it to put it into my gameplan.

I'm right there with ya Lauren Bateman (regarding the slightly discouraged part). I'm a complete newb so my words don't pull much weight but from my conversations and just basic research... Areas close to Boston are really tough to find reasonable deals unless it's off market/hasn't been gobbled up by big wigs.. My newest thought is just moving further away from the city in areas such as Worcester. I've been told Lynn's a good place for me to consider as well. I wish you the best! Sounds like you already have a great success path in place!

Rafie Ahmed From one newb to another.. Other advice is probably top notch compared to mine but I'll give you the guidance that I've been following so far. #1: anything you can learn from those costly seminars you can learn by networking with those who have done it and reading RE books/listening to Biggerpockets podcast and asking questions on here. I also took a free seminar and it was 90% hype 5%give me your money 5% information. #2 listen to Biggerpockets podcast #142, 22 1/2 actionable steps to get started. Seriously such a great beginners lecture I look forward to listening to it for the 3rd time and starting task that I don't already do (my favorite is analyze 3 deals a day) #3 continuation of #1, meet the following key individuals Investor/buyers agent Loan/banker to see where you stand loan limit wise Wholesalers/hard money lenders Like minded individuals #4. Locate your local RE groups via MeetUp, I've personally developed at least 4 great relationships over the past month or 2 alone (not just 4 business cards but people I can ask any dumb question I want) #5 develop your 5 to 10 year goals with real estate, this can change. You may want to flip, buy and hold, "BRRR" you'll learn what that means eventually. #6 put what you've read to action (going to open houses), asking good questions, analyze properties, walk your city to feel out neighborhood, and determine what comparables are. #7 my personal plan, get RE agent license. If you have the funds, I believe the analysis you can perform yourself with MLS and comps is so important (if you're a numbers guy). None of these have a particular order but they are the things that I'm currently doing and I'm sure there is plenty more to do that more experienced folks can lend a hand on. Good luck, I'm a Michigan guy (Dearborn graduate) as well and I plan on investing in the area in the future so good luck to you and maybe we can partner up / share ideas in the future!