All Forum Posts by: Shawn J

WOW that site findcompsnow.com is awesome Thanks jerry!!

Karen- Absolutely, I would disclose all information about what I'm trying to do and where my knowledge lacks and ill pay for his/her time with no problems. If they know beforehand I JUST need a accurate quote for a fee, its up to them whether they want to come on out or not. I would view this as a very necessary investment for my future in RE so wouldn't have any issue with it.
I can't speak for anyone else but as a newbie the last thing I want to do is tarnish a name I haven't even established yet.:/

Brandon- Yea that will be another obstacle I will have to cross when the times comes as well. I dont have any rehabbing experience whatsoever. I have an aquaintance who is a unactive home inspector who could help but he lives a little ways from my prospective target areas.:/ So its learning for me, which may take awhile before Im comfortable telling a buyer "Hey it needs this" Without a quote from a contractor.. Or I might just have to pay for a contractor to come out as you spoke about.- There are books that teach those things as well, which I will also look into. Learn Learn Learn.

Grant- Yes I intend to, Thanks.

Hey Grant Im just like you, same mindset I want to have all my bases covererd before I jump in, that is not limited too but includes what I am getting under contract. I want to be able to know if its a good deal for my buyer before I sign my name on the line. While I know buyers critieria can change and a buyer may not buy even though its a good deal for various reasons I want to lessen that risk if possible. Building a relationship with the buyers is the best way Ive been told, but in order to establish that you must Have buyers.lol Thus is my process right now. Wish you well in yours

Curt-Yea thats the plan, a little nervous just starting out but If I can keep this passion going forward I'll be ok.

Pete-Thanks I will do that ASAP!

Thanks, yes I know 1k is not enough to begin investing in properties, that why I am going the Property Locator route untill I can save enough for other ventures. I did look at the REI memberships in my area and plan on attending them, especially the newbie classes.:) I'm also trying to build up a buyers list so that I can begin to "look" for properties, otherwise what am I looking for? Thanks for the info sir!

Hi, names Shawn I am new to the investing scene and have since been slightly obsessed over learning everything.(Wife's words not mine) :) I plan on becoming a Property Locator for buyers for awhile as I get more knowledge about real estate. My long term plan is to own a few residential houses to rent.As of this date I have about 1k to invest in marketing and other online subscriptions to provide me with info.Any suggs would be Greatly! Appreciated.