All Forum Posts by: Anthony White

 As I stated Earlier....

What I did first was learn and listen to all the podcasts I could, especially on Bigger Pockets, now with a 5 and 1 year old running around and my wife need as much help as possible around the house, it’s not like I could ask for some quiet time and go to my study to read quietly. Haha

So podcasts were essential for me - grocery store shopping, on the way and home from work, taking my daughter for a walk - anytime I could find to listen, I did.

At first i came on bigger pockets to find deals, Redfin, Zillow, realtor.com all the different site have homes- it was just a matter of finding where in Memphis.

Then I called and interviewed tons of Property Management companies, I probably called 5-7. Just to express that i was interested in starting there, and what they offered and what their thoughts were on areas that would rent consistantly and safely.

Some great things did happen by chance - like finding my realtor Duane Kinnard, of Tri-Leake Realty, it just so happened I called on maybe 30 different properties. And left probably 60 messages. But the homes he listed- when I called, he picked up - not just once or twice, ALL THE TIME- and if he didn’t I’d get a text that he was busy and he’d call me right back - then we conversed about what my goals were and he is someone that was born and grew up in memphis, even bough he was young, he was hungry to make a name for himself and had deep roots within the community where he knew and could see things that have benefitted me. I have more great stories about that.

The Management story is a whole other thing, needless to say - I went to the Big company route - thinking it was safe and all the red tape tenets had to go through to get in - my property and my rents would be safe - but it didn’t work out - I lucked into another person starting up their own management business and now she manages all 15 of mine and 35 total. She is incredible!!!!

For contractors - my realtor Duane and My property manager have handled everything - I am in the middle of a rehab now, my biggest yet. All done remotely - and so far going great.

When it comes to a lawyer - the one I use again was set up by Duane Kinnard, Mr. Kim has been nothing but professional and I trust him 100% he has even helped me attain an LLC so I can begin that process of moving properties over. But it has been a blessing.

I also have a wholesaler @JasonHopkins Who sold me by first deal - on here that I sold for Double 8 months later.

Basically - when I was looking to build a team - I looked for people like me, just in their field - just like the teams I coached, I never got what I expected, I got what I inspected. Therefore, communication is key for me - I want calls, emails, texts, pictures, everything. I love being involved, because I’m not wealthy or rich - so every rent payment missed is felt and because my team is so young and hungry trying to accomplish their dreams too - they feel it too. 

I came and grew up a lot worse, you know what I used to tell my Football teams, "Once you've been hungry - You should NEVER be full"

 For me it was all about Cash Flow... The price of the homes seemed low enough for me to diversify with different types of properties too. So it worked out - I know its not the best of area's but its what I could do to start. Instead of wasting more time watching and hearing everyone else make moves!~

 As stated before - we work hard everyday! #Work2Win

Yes sir it has! I'm not a guru or someone that is rich or anything - It about working for what you want!

 I went to Memphis once last year and once this year- EVERYTHING was mostly done by phone, text, email- that is why communication was ESSENTIAL when choosing Duane and Cicely as my key members of my Team. 

 I’m in my 15th year of Teaching History in O.C. CA. 

The best thing I can say, if after you have your market, budget, and permission from your wife (like me haha) is to run numbers- all I cared about was keeping my first duplex rented and having good numbers after they were rented. 

I knew that after I bought 1 property, and it couldn’t stay rented or I have a problem collecting rent. 

That would be the first and last property I owned. 

But once I got both sides rented. Collected the rent for 2 months- it was like having a part time job, without working and it grew from there. 

 I treat it just like I did with my own football program. Set standards, find position coaches and #Work2Win

I used Orion Credit Union in Memphis TN and my contact was Chelsea White (no relation) but she worked with me as if I was family - we went through tons of different scenarios in order for this to work - She was Great! I won't go anywhere else. 

 What I did first was learn and listen to all the podcasts I could, especially on Bigger Pockets, now with a 5 and 1 year old running around and my wife need as much help as possible around the house, it’s not like I could ask for some quiet time and go to my study to read quietly. Haha 

So podcasts were essential for me - grocery store shopping, on the way and home from work, taking my daughter for a walk - anytime I could find to listen, I did.

At first i came on bigger pockets to find deals, Redfin, Zillow, realtor.com all the different site have homes- it was just a matter of finding where in Memphis. 

Then I called and interviewed tons of Property Management companies, I probably called 5-7. Just to express that i was interested in starting there, and what they offered and what their thoughts were on areas that would rent consistantly and safely. 

Some great things did happen by chance - like finding my realtor Duane Kinnard, of Tri-Leake Realty, it just so happened I called on maybe 30 different properties. And left probably 60 messages. But the homes he listed- when I called, he picked up - not just once or twice, ALL THE TIME- and if he didn’t I’d get a text that he was busy and he’d call me right back - then we conversed about what my goals were and he is someone that was born and grew up in memphis, even bough he was young, he was hungry to make a name for himself and had deep roots within the community where he knew and could see things that have benefitted me. I have more great stories about that. 

The Management story is a whole other  thing, needless to say - I went to the Big company route - thinking it was safe and all the red tape tenets had to go through to get in - my property and my rents would be safe - but it didn’t work out - I lucked into another person starting up their own management business and now she manages all 15 of mine and 35 total. She is incredible!!!! 

For contractors - my realtor Duane and My property manager have handled everything - I am in the middle of a rehab now, my biggest yet. All done remotely - and so far going great. 

When it comes to a lawyer - the one I use again was set up by Duane Kinnard, Mr. Kim has been nothing but professional and I trust him 100% he has even helped me attain an LLC so I can begin that process of moving properties over. But it has been a blessing.

I also have a wholesaler @JasonHopkins Who sold me by first deal - on here that I sold for Double 8 months later. 

Basically - when I was looking to build a team - I looked for people like me, just in their field - just like the teams I coached, I never got what I expected, I got what I inspected. Therefore, communication is key for me - I want calls, emails, texts, pictures, everything. I love being involved, because I’m not weathly or rich - so every rent payment missed is felt and because my team is so young and hungry trying to accomplish their dreams too - they feel it too.