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All Forum Posts by: Eric T.

Eric T. has started 6 posts and replied 29 times.

Post: So my first local REIA meeting.......mixed feelings.

Eric T.Posted
  • Pearland, TX
  • Posts 34
  • Votes 5

Great feedbacks! thanks @Chris Clothier @Michael Hassell @Ryan More

I am still new and digesting as much information as possible. It's always better to have an open-minded approach. Still filtering a lot of resources to pick out what's best for me and define my niche.

Information and guidance from BP community is by far the best!

Post: So my first local REIA meeting.......mixed feelings.

Eric T.Posted
  • Pearland, TX
  • Posts 34
  • Votes 5

@Derek T. thanks!

Post: Houston Meetup: July 10, 2014

Eric T.Posted
  • Pearland, TX
  • Posts 34
  • Votes 5

I think I can learn a lot from this meetup. Count me in @Charles Nguyen !

Thanks,

Eric

Post: So my first local REIA meeting.......mixed feelings.

Eric T.Posted
  • Pearland, TX
  • Posts 34
  • Votes 5

@Jose Sison

@Jose Sison

@Jose Sison

Thanks guys! I am still exploring other groups locally in hope for better success. With that being said, I will give it another try hopefully for better turnout.

But man.....my mail box is nonstop with ads from this group to signup for their so called deals/marketing tool. I opted to unsubscribe but it seems to keep coming.

Post: So my first local REIA meeting.......mixed feelings.

Eric T.Posted
  • Pearland, TX
  • Posts 34
  • Votes 5

@Mike Sheppard good luck on your first meeting. Hopefully your REIA meeting is more productive.

Post: So my first local REIA meeting.......mixed feelings.

Eric T.Posted
  • Pearland, TX
  • Posts 34
  • Votes 5

Hello All,

I recently attended a local REIA meetup and left end of the day with mixed feelings. Maybe I am too critical on my first meeting? Seems like majority of the people are here to pass on deals. The only session I found more productive thorough the entire presentation is when they have the CPA talks about Taxes and setup biz structure. Other than that, mostly sales pitch that I think overdone. Near the end, they have 5-6 people present their deals to the entire group. Can't say too much about the host as she promised less pitching for next meeting but will just have to verify next time. I will look out for another opportunity to confirm my scrutinies.

During networking window after the main presentation, I had a chance to talk with a few people but mostly wholesalers and so called mentor touts and offers to hold your hands thru deals. They said that starter in real estate biz needs someone like them to avoid pitfalls. Most likely true but from a 24 years old guy is somewhat fishy.

What are your thoughts?

@Melissa Moore

thanks and congrat on your first deal. You're a few steps ahead of me.

@J. Martin

Very useful, thanks for the information. Need all the luck I can get!

thanks all!

@Brianna Schmidt, thanks! That is actually on my to do list first thing.

Eric

Hello All,

I am totally new to real estate investing and trying to figure the ins and outs before pulling the trigger. I've been reading post after post on BP for about a month now as well as spend a great deal of time listening to all the incredible podcasts. Very incredible information! Thanks to Brandon and Joshua!

I am currently in Pearland, TX so hopefully will start my real estate biz here. Looking for some great meetup groups locally to show up and learn to network.

Just want to reach out to everyone here on BP. Will definitely reach out to all the vets here for advise hopefully very soon.

Regards,

Eric