All Forum Posts by: Christine Sykes

@Robert Andrade, I've been wondering the same thing. I'm in a similar situation--later start, wondering if a flip would help get me going with some cash. Seems a lot more intimidating to flip than to buy and hold! But that's just me.

Congratulations @Chris Haskins!! What a milestone. 

@Jason Utley, thanks for posting! Great information here from everyone who weighed in. 

@Jay Hinrichs and @Michaela G. thanks for your expertise. 

Welcome Mike! It sounds like you're off and running, good luck with your flip! I'm just starting out and need way more education before I do a deal.

Welcome Kenny! I'm new as well, and am finding BP to be a wonderful community.

@Cathy McNair, great post! I have property in Seattle, and found you post very interesting. Sounds like you've got some fantastic property!

@Ryland Taniguchi, thanks for all the great information! I am still educating myself about REI, so all of this is very useful.

@Ryland Taniguchi, I am definitely considering buying again in the Seattle area, since I lived there for 20 years and know the neighborhoods pretty well. One of my goals is to rehab my house in West Seattle (built in 1918) whenever I can afford it. It really needs to be updated!

@Max Tannenbaum, thanks for the tip about opening a separate bank account! I will consider it going forward.

Thanks for this post, @Jordan Sizelove! I'm wondering the same thing. 

@James Park, thanks for the great information. I had no idea you could get a RE license so quickly! I will definitely start looking into it asap.

Thanks everybody for your wonderful insights and encouragement!

@Arlen Chou, wow, 19 doors?? Way to go! Very inspiring. Yes, we do have less time to recover, so I will do my homework and then some.

@Ann Howell, I agree about resources, money, and life experience. I couldn't have started this journey in my 20s or 30s because I didn't have the perspective I have now. Kudos to the younger members who do!

@Carol Zeroual, I ask because I'm starting late, in my early 50s. :-)

@Alfredo GonzalesC, good luck with your first deal! Keep us posted. I have a lot to learn, but do plan on getting a solid education before I pull the trigger. Can't wait!

@William Homer, I look forward to your future success stories, and to posting some of my own.

Welcome Gafar! I just joined, and there is so much incredible information here. It's a great community.