All Forum Posts by: Jay J.

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After you're done reading what@Ayodeji Kuponiyi mentioned, 

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Originally posted by @Neil Henderson:

I asked her if she wanted to start watching reruns of the show Fixer Upper from HGTV. Worked like a charm,there any especially egregious falsehoods that these shows propagate to watch out for?

..Brilliant strategy!  Whatever it takes to get your other-half on board!!

Welcome. You have already set yourself up for success by joining BiggerPockets!!
This is really the premier place to start learning about RE and what it can do for you!

1. First things first, learn the basics --> http://www.biggerpockets.com/starthere

2. Then, download the BiggerPockets Ultimate Beginner's Guide and start reading some more!!
The UBG will will walk through many of the key topics of real estate investing. Ask anyone here, its an invaluable resource. --> https://www.biggerpockets.com/real-estate-investing

3. Once that's done, get to listening to the free BiggerPockets Podcast - A really great podcast with interviews and a ton of great advice. --> https://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/category/podcast/

4. Now you're ready to face the RE world !! GO GET IT!!

A house that's been just sitting vacant for 10 years is still worth 400k...
dang, or even worth anything..??   what it must be like without winter.

:-)

Ha.. you're right.. Not a pirates fan. But let me explain why..  I was (long ago) a huge buco's fan, in fact, I saved all my money just to go to a playoff game! (to the point, they lost 1-0 both games to the Braves when I attended) but then when Bobby Bonilla, Pre-roids Barry Bonds, and Andy Van Slyke all left for more money (that the pirates couldn't pay), the team lost 100 games a year for the next two decades  (give or take)..  

I moved to California (stationed there by the USMC) for four years and forgot about baseball..  even now, the Reds (I'm in cinci) do nothing for me..  baseball is too slow of a sport I guess..

Welcome. You have already set yourself up for success by joining BiggerPockets!!
This is really the premier place to start learning about RE and what it can do for you!

1. First things first, learn the basics --> http://www.biggerpockets.com/starthere

2. Then, download the BiggerPockets Ultimate Beginner's Guide and start reading some more!!
The UBG will will walk through many of the key topics of real estate investing. Ask anyone here, its an invaluable resource. --> https://www.biggerpockets.com/real-estate-investin...
3. Once that's done, get to listening to the free BiggerPockets Podcast - A really great podcast with interviews and a ton of great advice. --> https://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/category/...
4. Now you're ready to face the RE world !! GO GET IT!!

btw, I'm in IT also..   8-)

 Ha, I was born & raised in Pittsburgh..  I'm a Pens / Steeler fan through and through..
But to your point, yes, I get the 'one finger salute'.. a lot.. lol

This is awesome!!  These are the type of stories that people need to read!!
Good stuff man!!!
btw, @Craig H. I'm also on the east side of Cinci!  Great part of town to be in right now!!

Welcome. You have already set yourself up for success by joining BiggerPockets!! This is really the premier place to start learning about RE and what it can do for you!

Yes, a HELOC loan is a great way to get started in RE! But, as anything, it has its pro's and cons. Look around here and do a search for 'HELCO' and get started!

1. First things first, learn the basics --> http://www.biggerpockets.com/starthere

2. Then, download the BiggerPockets Ultimate Beginner's Guide and start reading some more!!
The UBG will will walk through many of the key topics of real estate investing. Ask anyone here, its an invaluable resource. --> https://www.biggerpockets.com/real-estate-investin...
3. Once that's done, get to listening to the free BiggerPockets Podcast - A really great podcast with interviews and a ton of great advice. --> https://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/category/...
4. Now you're ready to face the RE world !! GO GET IT!!

Welcome. You have already set yourself up for success by joining BiggerPockets!!
This is really the premier place to start learning about RE and what it can do for you!

1. First things first, learn the basics --> http://www.biggerpockets.com/starthere

2. Then, download the BiggerPockets Ultimate Beginner's Guide and start reading some more!!
The UBG will will walk through many of the key topics of real estate investing. Ask anyone here, its an invaluable resource. --> https://www.biggerpockets.com/real-estate-investin...
3. Once that's done, get to listening to the free BiggerPockets Podcast - A really great podcast with interviews and a ton of great advice. --> https://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/category/...
4. Now you're ready to face the RE world !! GO GET IT!!