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All Forum Posts by: Clare B.

Clare B. has started 1 posts and replied 2 times.

Post: New Member in Portland, OR

Clare B.Posted
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Thanks everyone! I appreciate the warm welcome. Yes @Randy Johnson I plan on attending the NWREIA meetings but hadn't heard of the other one in Multnomah Village so I appreciate the heads up. I'm sure I will see you there soon! Would love to get coffee as well. 

@Lynn Montag I would be more than happy to meet for coffee with you and Randy. I'm not quite at the ownership stage yet but it's always great to hear multiple perspectives and mastermind with others! Checking my inbox now... :)

Post: New Member in Portland, OR

Clare B.Posted
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Hi, BP! I've been lurking through the forums for almost a year so this introduction is certainly overdue. My name is Clare and I am originally from Kansas City, MO but am loving life in the Pacific Northwest! I live in Portland, OR and am looking to start my career as an investor here. I currently work for a top-producing commercial broker (in an assistant capacity) but do not have interest in working for a global firm long-term. I've been told I would make a fantastic broker... however, I am extremely self-motivated and to be blunt, am tired of letting the actions of others (or a corporation) control my financial destiny.

My short term strategy is to begin wholesaling to generate cash flow; long-term I am interested in building a mobile home park portfolio. I've been researching strategies for both for over a year now and am finally ready to take action. I am very interested in wholesaling without using any personal capital and am open to any suggestion on how to get started. I have an MA in communication and love the negotiation/people side of deals but need to establish a linear process for action instead of letting "big ideas" take over. I do find the stark contrasts between the Kansas City and Portland markets a bit of a challenge but I am up for the task. Additionally, anyone with expertise in the probate process... I would love to hear from.

I've read the getting started pages here, am going to start attending REI meetings here so I seem to have the basics covered but am always open to going over potential blind spots too.

Thanks in advance for connecting!