All Forum Posts by: Genard Williams

Thank @Mike Warder, @Mindy Jensen and @Account Closed I have some down-time now, so I'm about to check them out. 

@Tom Ott thanks for your prompt response and making yourself available should I have any question. 

@KateLisa Longwe I'm wishing you success as well! If there is anything I can do to assist you, please don't hesitate to ask. Thanks. 

@Tom Ott I have not. But, I would love any information or guidance that you may have on it. Thanks again. 

I'm in the education phase and  I've been reading books, articles and taking self-paced courses. Which podcast(s) helped you the most on your journey to being an investor? More specifically, which BP podcast do you recommend for an absolute beginner? I just finished listening to BP Podcast 202: Escaping the Rat Race, and found it to be very valuable. While I do plan to listen to them all (eventually), I want to listen to some today that can add to my knowledge.  Thank you for your time. 

@Marvin McTaw your advice is duly noted! Thank you for your detailed advice. You've already shown why joining BP was a great idea. Are you involved in any local REI groups, or know any that you would recommend?

Hi @Marvin McTaw, and thanks for the welcome. We should connect on LinkedIn (stalking on LinkedIn is sociably acceptable). Yes, I am an MBA Candidate, and I will be finishing up in May 2017. I've worked in law enforcement for almost 13 years and I've been shot at one too many times (no, really). There are countless reasons that I am considering a transition. The primary reason is financial freedom and to be able to spend time with my wife and five kids. My ultimate goal is to "buy and hold" and/ or "flipping" properties. However, given my financial situation, I am searching for the path of least resistance, and set up some short-term wins, that will give me the motivation to continue and work towards my ultimate goal. 

As of now, I am trying to find a foot in the door. I have a mentor who is a successful investor in his own right, but I don't want to be much of a burden to him. I actually met him while at work. As a trainer, I know that retention of information comes by doing. So, I'm on Youtube and this site trying to close the knowledge gap and to understand the verbiage in REI. This knowledge, coupled with real experience, should put me on the right trajectory. I am a fast learner. Wholesaling was one of many different categories that I came across. To be honest, I am not committed to the wholesale genre just yet per se--my preference could change as I learn more. I am currently watching "A Beginner's Introduction to Real Estate Investing" videos and maybe at the conclusion I will have a more define strategy. The point of mentioning wholesaling was me just taking the first step. I am a life-learner and open to suggestions. Thank you for your advice and taking the time to comment. I look forward to future conversations, and hopefully, profitable deals.

Hey @Kelly Newby, I would love to get together and with a fellow newbie! Send me an email and can swap contact info. 

Thank you all for the warm welcome. @Dmitriy Fomichenko thank you for the links. I have just subscribed to the podcast and I just started listening to episode 1. 

Hello Everyone,

My name is Genard (or G.A.) and I am currently in a 9-5. I am brand-new to the industry with zero experience, so I've been looking to research as much as possible to close the knowledge gap. I have found a mentor who has agreed to help me along the way, but I don't won't to be much of a burden, which is why I am looking to gain as much knowledge about the field as possible. As a beginner, I am initially interested in Wholesaling, low and no money real estate investing in Georgia. What do you guys suggest?