All Forum Posts by: Gina Birdsong

Congratulations! I can't wait to listen! 

@Kerry Baird @Todd Smith Nice to meet you both! Yes I would love to know who you recommend as property managers in San Angelo. 

@Reynald Jean Happy New Year! I'm new to BP but I'm a Real Estate Agent in Texas. You don't always add market value  to a house by making improvements. The market value and appraisal on your home is figured by the price per sqft of the homes that have sold in your area in the last six months.  Interior and exterior amenities can add some value but whether or not you get back what you put in depends on a lot of variables. Is this going to be your primary home or are you only buying it as an investment? 

@Jonathan Dawkins Hey Jonathan Congratulations on getting to the point where you are ready to make your first deal! I am new to investing and BiggerPockets. I am a Real Estate Agent in Texas and work with several investors out of state. I would say get preapproved first unless you are a cash buyer. Everyone will take you more seriously. I usually recommend my clients seek out a local lender they can speak to face to face.  

@Jessica V. Congratulations! I agree with Zachary it depends on your personality. I started out with a large franchise in my area. I thought they would help me get my name out there faster but I felt like I got lost among the other 40 agents. I moved to a small local brokerage last year and have been much happier! Best of luck to you!

@Brian Baker I'm sure it depends on your area. I'm in West Texas local banks and credit unions will usually finance in my area with 20% down.

@Andrew Syrios Thank You! 

@Dave Visaya Thank you I will! 

@Dmitriy Fomichenko Thank you!

Hello Everyone

My name is Gina Birdsong I am a Real Estate Agent in San Angelo, TX. I have been an agent for a little over 2 years. I want to buy and hold. My husband and I plan to purchase a rental property in the spring. I have taken the steps to create an LLC. It is free for Texas Veterans. I have also selected a local lender that I intend to use. I am also currently drooling over a property in a historical neighborhood in our town.

I fell into Real Estate by accident. We purchased our first home near Fort Rucker Al. back in 2000. We were both in the Army. September 11th happened shortly after and as you all know the whole word changed. I came down on orders to move overseas. We rented out that property for four years. We nearly doubled our money when we sold it, paid off our debt and I have been hooked ever since. 

I must admit I had the illusion that Real Estate would be much more glamours and easy. It isn't anything like I expected it to be but it does provide me the flexibility to attend my children's events and work around my husbands schedule. 

I want financial freedom and a legacy I can pass to my children. I look forward to learning from this forum!