All Forum Posts by: Carissa Pentimone

@Ryan Guffey I am also new here and trying to learn as much as I can. The Bigger Pockets podcast is really good! I've been listening while I drive to and from work. Also, The Book on Flipping Houses  by J. Scott is really good! Very practical and teaches a lot. I'm still working my way through it.

@Alex Olson Thank you! How do you suggest finding a mentor? One thing in this all that intimidates me is networking - meeting people, knowing the right questions to ask, etc, etc... May I ask, what agency are you with? Why did you choose that agency?

@Rich Kniss Thank you for the welcome and advice. I will definitely look into going to meetings here in KC as well as running some numbers on properties.

@Alex Olson Thank you! I am hoping to go with Platinum Realty, but may have to start somewhere else to gain some experience first. Do you have any advice on what agency I should go with?

Hello BiggerPockets Community! I am a Kansas City local and am new to real estate. I am excited to be here! I have been interested in real estate for several years when I saw my dad doing it. However, a couple months ago I was talking with some friends from out of state and was hearing all they were doing in flipping and renting, and I decided to go for it. They told me about BiggerPockets, so I started listening to the podcasts on my drive to and from work (I work at an Amazon warehouse currently). Right now, I am working on obtaining my MO (and then KS) Real Estate license, reading tons of books (I have a very long book list), listening to the podcast, doing some online real estate investing training, and doing lots of my own research. I am looking to start with some flips and then get into rentals as well. 

I look forward to learning from y'all! I am looking to get to know local investors, agents, etc... so please reach out!