All Forum Posts by: Brande Gilbert

I am interested in buying and flipping a house in the Philadelphia area. I don’t have to cash to do this with my own money so I have been thinking about hard money lenders. Ultimately, I’d like to house hack but quite frankly I do not like Philadelphia and don’t plan to be here for much longer.

For now, I’d like to get my feet wet by flipping. I would like to profit from this experience of course. Is it a bad idea for a newbie to go with a hard money lender? Also, what’s the best way to find a good contractor as this seems like the most important piece of the process.

Looking for those with experience buying and flipping in the Philadelphia area to meet up and talk flipping. I’ve had very little experience but I’m looking to try a flip soon.

What’s the Austin, TX real estate market like? From what I can tell so far it’s very expensive? Are there multi-family homes available?

@Ryan Harsche Thank you, Ryan! I will be reaching out shortly.

How do I find a mentor? I live fairly close to Philadelphia and have been searching for events in that area to attend. I haven’t found anything yet. I’m a beginner and while I save money I’m trying to learn all that I can. I’m reading books and listening to podcasts but I learn best by doing and seeing.

It would be awesome if I can find someone who I can shadow for a day from time to time to see what they do when they go to look at properties, run numbers, etc. Where can I look to find a mentor or a group of investors willing to help in my area?

@Jeremy Fisher Thank you, Jeremy!

@Jeremy Fisher Thank you, Jeremy!

I’m looking to buy a multi family home in the next year where I can live in one unit and rent the other units. I currently work in the Malvern area and live in Phoenixville. Both these areas don’t seem like great places to buy and hold. Both are expensive areas. I used to live in West Philadelphia and the commute was terrible but I am open to moving back to Philly if it makes sense.

What are some good neighborhoods to buy property to rent? I’m not interested in student rentals at all.

@Brendan Markle Thank you! I will reach out soon.

@Gregory Hiban Thank you for the info!