All Forum Posts by: Feras Majeed

Are there other meetups happening soon? 

Hello, all,

i'm currently learning about short term rental investment and i need to be around like-minded individuals who have done deals already or are also starting out so I can build a network and take action. I've learned so much and now i need to connect with people so I keep my momentum going, bring value to others and hopefully gain some new insight. I live in the south suburbs outside of Chicago and would love to connect or attend a meetup!

Thanks, all!

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@Feras Majeed congrats on making a move! I also was a teacher for 11 years, and I totally agree that it can be rewarding... just not financially. You will always look back on those days with pride and be happy about the people you helped. 

As you look at real estate, I would recommend that you absorb all the free content that is out here on podcasts. The BP podcast helped me a lot early on, and I also listen to a half dozen other podcasts as well. I also think meetups are the way to go as you can meet many, many people who are also getting after it. I have met most of my business partners through meetups, I have met vendors who became part of my team, and I also have met a lot of lifelong friends there. 

That's amazing to hear! Thank you for the advice. That's what I'm having a hard time. There's a lot of people with great advice and offering some amazing opportunities but I'm kind of skeptical and wondering if you felt the same way when you first started and/or joined bigger pockets. 

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RUN! It really is a nightmare dealing with him. 

 Why?

Jordan, I'm in Tinley Park. I'm going to start a new position in Downers Grove. You?

Thank you everyone! I have 0 idea what to do but my vision is clear: I want to have rental properties that create passive income for me so I can have more freedom and be able to create long-term wealth. If there is someone that is already doing this or an expert, I wouldn't mind collaborating with no pay so I can learn what needs to be done. I have minimal money and my credit isn't great however I did buy my first home in August 2020 which I'm currently living in so I know how just buying one residential home is a pain..I couldn't imagine something for investing. 

Hello, bigger pockets, community,

I'm currently an educator in the Chicagoland area and discovered bigger pockets. I have been addicted ever since! I want to connect with other people in the area who would like to work with me or mentor me with real estate investing! 

Some background on me. I have been in education for over 8 years as a Middle School ELA teacher, reading teacher/reading interventionist, program leader/Literacy coach, and now a Multilingual Team Leader overseeing a team of bilingual teachers and over 300 Multilingual students. I love my job, but it doesn't define me. Real estate investing and being financially free is my ultimate goal. I feel money will bring me freedom and the ability to help the people around me. It will also allow me to make choices about how I want to live and spend my time. 

Where do I start! I want to do multifamily and/or storage but I know all of this needs so much money that I don't have. Any mentors out there that can take me under their wing near Chicago??