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All Forum Posts by: Cristian Castillo

Cristian Castillo has started 8 posts and replied 26 times.

Post: Finding a market/area

Cristian CastilloPosted
  • Real Estate Agent
  • Chicago, IL
  • Posts 30
  • Votes 3
Grant Rothenburger I actually just got pre approved from a mortgage banker. Where can you find fix and flip lenders?

Post: Finding a market/area

Cristian CastilloPosted
  • Real Estate Agent
  • Chicago, IL
  • Posts 30
  • Votes 3
Sadrud-Din Williams thank you for your insight

Post: Finding a market/area

Cristian CastilloPosted
  • Real Estate Agent
  • Chicago, IL
  • Posts 30
  • Votes 3
Sadrud-Din Williams thanks a bunch! Yes I am so far. What do you suggest is there something I can improve?

Post: Finding a market/area

Cristian CastilloPosted
  • Real Estate Agent
  • Chicago, IL
  • Posts 30
  • Votes 3
Hello just getting started in real estate and trying to start by finding a market. The way I’m going about finding it maybe be a little ineffective all the feedback I get is very much welcomed and appreciated. I’ve started by finding what type of niche in real estate I’d like to start off with and that’s fix and flipping with the first exit strategy being a rental. I’m wondering if maybe there are other exit strategies that I would be able to apply. Next I’ve started to look for the price range of homes and strategy I would be able to invest in, that’s looking like 20k-50k and with sweet equity (actually doing the work myself). Next I’ve searched Zillow for zip codes an hour- 2 hours away a radius from where I live and write the houses that may seem like a deal and write them down. Next the way I write down the house maybe missing a lot of information but this is what I’m writing down for a potential investment home: Address, price, # beds, # baths, sq footage, if it’s a single family home or multi unit, type of home (construction). My next step is to sit down with a mortgage banker and see my options on loans. This has been my strategy so far and just looking for some constructive criticism. Am I focusing on the wrong stuff? Should I focus more on the financial aspect, or the marketing strategy, or is looking for the home the good place to start? Am I missing something while looking for a house? Should I be looking at other factors outside of the home and if so how can I research that. Like I said earlier any feedback is welcomed thank you very much.

Post: Looking for tips to finding a market

Cristian CastilloPosted
  • Real Estate Agent
  • Chicago, IL
  • Posts 30
  • Votes 3
Craig Curelop That was exactly what I was looking for I appreciate a ton thanks!!

Post: Five Keys to a Successful Wholesale Deal

Cristian CastilloPosted
  • Real Estate Agent
  • Chicago, IL
  • Posts 30
  • Votes 3
Sherita Owens the way I was able to message him was through the BiggerPockets website not the app. I sent him a collegue request and then it gives you the option to send message hope this helps.

Post: Looking for tips to finding a market

Cristian CastilloPosted
  • Real Estate Agent
  • Chicago, IL
  • Posts 30
  • Votes 3
Jerome Morelos thanks appreciate it. Would you happen to know where I would be able to find that data?

Post: Chicago Area Real Estate Investors Association | General Meeting

Cristian CastilloPosted
  • Real Estate Agent
  • Chicago, IL
  • Posts 30
  • Votes 3
Where will this take place?

Post: New Chicago Based Investor

Cristian CastilloPosted
  • Real Estate Agent
  • Chicago, IL
  • Posts 30
  • Votes 3
Vito Presta Hi Vito, Im new to real estate investing and live in Chicago if you ever need an extra hand Id be glad to give to you if in exchange I can maybe get to follow you on a deal or whatever advice you can give as well I would be fine.

Post: Five Keys to a Successful Wholesale Deal

Cristian CastilloPosted
  • Real Estate Agent
  • Chicago, IL
  • Posts 30
  • Votes 3
David Dachtera Hi David, Thanks for the heads up. How does one go about signing up ?