All Forum Posts by: Darren Sager

Welcome Ken. I'm new to this as well however it seems the more colleagues you get to know the more opportunities that will cross your path. Let me know if you do anything north of Monmouth.

Hello Bigger Pockets members! I'm a full time RE agent and an avid investor since 1998 just outside NYC in NJ. I caught the bug while working for Deloitte in their Real Estate practice group and got an inside track on how REIT's made a lot of money. I figured I could start on a much smaller scale and earn some decent money on the side. Turns out my very first investment property now grosses almost double what Deloitte paid me a year. My investments now bring me in significant passive income each month allowing me to work in Real Estate full time without fear. I have the ability to go into a property and see its potential of what it could be. I've fixed up a number of homes myself including doing most of the plumbing, electrical, and whatever else it takes. I work with a few investors now in helping them locate property for flips and rentals however it would be great to meet more investors who are looking for similar opportunities here in northern NJ. I found Bigger Pockets by chance surfing the net. It seems like a great resource and community of like minded people and I look forward to being a active member.

How big are the rooms and what is the conditions of the walls? That does seem a bit pricey for me. I've gotten an entire 1800 sq. ft. 3 bed 2 bath home done for that price. I would be looking for at least half that. Let me know if you need help finding a handyman who can do the job.

I haven't used the other services however we're using National Tenant Network for our screening. They provide a simple, easy to read report in which they take the data and turn it into an overall score that allows you to make a decision fast. They're also cost effective.

http://ntnonline.com/