All Forum Posts by: Jonathon Lovell

@Corey Liepelt Thank you, I've done some looking around and look forward to attending a few meetings and seeing and hearing how this is done in person. I think I will start listening to these podcasts while I work on some personal projects and soak up as much information as I can. Thanks again, we can all use the luck, keeping my eyes on the prize can be difficult but is absolutely key. Appreciate your reply and the offer! :)

@Frankie Woods Thanks for the welcome! I am very happy to of made the decision, I am contemplating daily where to begin and what action will be my first. 

@Dave Visaya Thanks! I look forward to listening to all of the podcasts that are available here. I already enjoy making use of the seemingly endless blog posts and articles.

@Frank Acquafreda Great to hear it. It's a good feeling knowing there are others out there just as inspired and determined to aim high and succeed. I appreciate your encouragement and wish you the best of luck on your ventures as well.

@Engelo Rumora Thanks for the welcome. I do see that there are a variety of opportunities in the Ohio market and look forward to getting involved. Great advice and I agree. I have a history of not being a people person and I am working to change that. As the art of success is greatly involved with people, real estate is a people field and I think ones ability to socialize and develop relationships is a large part of ones happiness as well.

@John Horner Absolutely. I am driven and the sooner I can get into the field the better, at the same time I don't want to be overly brash and without due diligence. I don't expect to make no mistakes, but I want my moves to be relatively calculated. Life is absolutely outside of your comfort zone. These past few years I have brought myself into many situations that made me uncomfortable and I expect to spend a lot more time feeling uncomfortable.. but I see that as a great thing, because I know that's what it takes to go down the path I want to follow.

     Concerning the goal of a million and cashflow, good point. To clarify I suppose I meant to say that I have set the goal of having a million in funds, as well as developing a hefty cashflow for the longer term, with these being two separate goals. As for exactly how this will be accomplished, I remain open to all the possibilities. I have used craigslist to scope out deals on a variety of things and it's a terrific resource. This method of getting into the field may very well be a great way to get started. 

     I greatly appreciate the time you took to reply and advise! I will make an effort to come to the site and interact on some level daily.

@James Wise Thanks for the welcome!

@Arlan Potter Ha, good point. Perhaps I should rephrase, "a million in funds within my control." I am keeping my eye out for such initial opportunities and educating myself daily. Looking is free. :)

@Joel Owens I fully agree, there may be many steps in-between, I will look for the most direct path. Thank you for the advice and reply. It is much appreciated.

    Thanks Ben, I've read some of your posts and have an appreciation for your investment philosophies. Setting up systems, multifamily rentals, placing a priority on freedom of time and creative financing. All excellent stuff! 

    I also have a bit of a personal connection with your diagnosis - my mom was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis when she was 28 and is now 50, so I grew up around that. We go on the MS Walk locally each year. I found the way you've decided to handle your diagnosis inspiring. 

     I appreciate your reply and I look forward to the opportunity to meet with you in the near future. Saw you spoke in Columbus not long ago, sorry I missed it!

    I feel the title explains my situation succinctly. My name is Jonathon, I'm based in Newark OH, I'm 26 and my goal is to have a million in the bank by 30. I'm broke, I'm inexperienced and I will succeed! Haha.

     I have just come to a point in my life where I am ready to come out of my shell and I refuse to live a life being unhappy and feeling unfulfilled. Despite any hardships I am very happy to be living a life driving myself in my own direction. Whether I am met with success or failure, it is a result of being true to myself and that is enough to give me a happiness nothing else could.

    I am open to any opportunities in real estate that would push me towards my goals, but ultimately I am interested in large multifamily, syndication and real estate development, as this - as far as I can tell, is where the big money is at and the fastest path to building a great and more passive income. 

    I have been in poverty all my life, surrounded by those also in poverty, I am excited to explore life and all it has to offer, to see what other realities and opportunities there are out there. I would love the opportunity to create and take part in brilliant businesses, innovation, live it up a little and ultimately have a great and positive impact in the world for many people. I would be happy to be a part of solutions and change in a world of so many problems for so many.

     I look forward to getting to know more people here on biggerpockets. :)