All Forum Posts by: Anthony Fiorini

Thanks Buddy!

Hey BP! Just wanted to share some thoughts on how I took my first step recently. 

After many months of educating myself, I wanted to take some action instead of just talking about Real Estate. I looked and networked around my area for ways that I could provide value to investors and found that it was more difficult than I thought. When you are starting out, you have no credibility and no one trusts you initially. To most people, unless you build a solid track record, it is tough to get going. When you are drowning in student loan debt and are having trouble saving to make that first purchase, you have to get creative.

I decided to make a few small successes so I could build confidence and credibility. I found an awesome position at a brokerage where I would be a part-time real estate associate agent where I would be able to assist Real Estate Agents with tours and other events related to the home buying sales process. That required that I get my license. I learned a lot through that process and it was a great decision. I am continuing to learn and grow my network so that when I find that right deal, I can execute it and continue to build on that.

I am not saying you should go out and get your Real Estate License, but I do think at some point, you need to take that first step and overcome any initial fear you have.

Hi Matt, 

Initially, it would depend on the value you think I am providing. Right now, I am looking for as much hands on experience as I can get outside of my full-time working hours. 

Hey BP Team,

Do any of you have advice or recommendations for finding investors that are looking for assistance with REI tasks (administrative, number crunching, deal searching)? I want to learn hands on before I make my first investment and wanted to see if anyone knew of a good way to freelance for investors using the skills I currently have.

I live in the Cleveland area and could assist with any opportunities onsite or that would require a local presence but I would also be interested in anything that could be done remotely.

I am interested in hearing what you all think.

Cheers!

Thanks for the comments everyone!

Hey BP Community!

This is my first post but I have been trying to educate myself the last year and found BP a few months ago. It's great to hear everyone's stories and I am excited to contribute!

I grew up in Cleveland, OH and graduated last May from Ohio University. I moved out to Denver, CO for my first job as an auditor. I then moved back to the Cleveland area and started working at a software company as an inside sales rep. 

I am looking to start my REI career in the Cleveland area but I am focusing on the Lakewood, OH market. My plan is to partner up on a duplex with a colleague of mine where we both live on one side while we rent out the other. After listening to the podcasts and reading on BP, it sounds like a lot of successful investors started that way and it is a good way to limit risk but still getting skin in the game. My strategy is to focus on building a portfolio of properties building cash flow over the long-term.

I am really looking forward to connecting with all of you!