All Forum Posts by: Grant Greene

Tommie:

Good afternoon, and welcome to BP!  Here's a small piece of advice:

When you're ready to wade into the REI waters, I would recommend meeting with a mortgage professional and sharing your short- AND long-term goals with him. He'll help you put together a game plan so you can reach your short-term goals and pursue your long-term goals. You don't have to pay a mortgage pro for his guidance/advice - for that reason, it's in his best interest to give you good advice so he can earn your business. To that end, "interview" a couple of mortgage pros to figure out which one is best for your personality, temperament, and plans.

I wish you the very best!

Grant

I know this may seem like a shameless plug, but I'll say it any way. : )

One of the best ways to "know" your market is meet with a mortgage professional.  He/she will help you create a road map that gives you the discipline and guidance to reach both your short- and long-term goals.  And the best part is you don't have to pay a mortgage pro a dime for his/her guidance - it's in their best interest to give you good advice so you're successful. 

Grant

John:

Good afternoon, and welcome to BiggerPockets!  May I offer a small piece of advice?

As you begin your REI journey, I would highly recommend meeting with a mortgage professional. Since you don't pay them for their guidance, it's in their best interest to give you sound advice that will help you reach your short- AND long-term goals. By taking the time to do this, you'll get a clear "road map" that will help you stay focused and disciplined.

I wish you the very best!

Grant

Doug:

I appreciate the fact you want to have all your ducks in a row before meeting with a mortgage person, but I would advise you to go now.  It will only help you.  In addition to meeting with the credit union (they have some great products and programs), I would recommend ALSO meeting with a broker simply to discuss other options that may be available to you.  It won't cost you a dime to meet with them.

Grant

Miguel:

You clearly have the vision and the drive - no doubt about that.  A mortgage pro will provide you with the "road map".  I wish you the very best!

Grant

Eleana:

Good morning, and welcome to BP! Here's some food for thought:

Before you make your first investment, meet with a mortgage/financial professional. They'll ask you to share your short- AND long-term goals, and then they'll help you construct a plan that will do two things:

1. Achieve your short-term goals that will produce proceeds and resources that will,

2. Give you the wherewithal to pursue and achieve your long-term goals

Many investors start off "too hot", and they either overdevelop their first property or they spend their money too fast: either of these behaviors will stop you dead in your tracks, and you probably won't even be able to achieve your short-term goals - and you certainly won't have the resources to pursue your long-term goals. Since you're not paying a mortgage pro for consulting, it's in their best interest to give you a solid plan so you're successful.

I wish you the very best!

Grant

William:

Good morning, and welcome to BP! Here's some food for thought:

Before you make your first investment, meet with a mortgage/financial professional. They'll ask you to share your short- AND long-term goals, and then they'll help you construct a plan that will do two things:

1. Achieve your short-term goals that will produce proceeds and resources that will,

2. Give you the wherewithal to pursue and achieve your long-term goals

Many investors start off "too hot", and they either overdevelop their first property or they spend their money too fast: either of these behaviors will stop you dead in your tracks, and you probably won't even be able to achieve your short-term goals - and you certainly won't have the resources to pursue your long-term goals. Since you're not paying a mortgage pro for consulting, it's in their best interest to give you a solid plan so you're successful.

I wish you the very best!

Grant

Bob:

Good morning, and welcome to BP! Here's some food for thought:

Before you make your first investment, meet with a mortgage/financial professional. They'll ask you to share your short- AND long-term goals, and then they'll help you construct a plan that will do two things:

1. Achieve your short-term goals that will produce proceeds and resources that will,

2. Give you the wherewithal to pursue and achieve your long-term goals

Many investors start off "too hot", and they either overdevelop their first property or they spend their money too fast: either of these behaviors will stop you dead in your tracks, and you probably won't even be able to achieve your short-term goals - and you certainly won't have the resources to pursue your long-term goals. Since you're not paying a mortgage pro for consulting, it's in their best interest to give you a solid plan so you're successful.

I wish you the very best!

Grant

Christine:

Good morning, and welcome to BP! Here's some food for thought:

Before you make your first investment, meet with a mortgage/financial professional. They'll ask you to share your short- AND long-term goals, and then they'll help you construct a plan that will do two things:

1. Achieve your short-term goals that will produce proceeds and resources that will,

2. Give you the wherewithal to pursue and achieve your long-term goals

Many investors start off "too hot", and they either overdevelop their first property or they spend their money too fast: either of these behaviors will stop you dead in your tracks, and you probably won't even be able to achieve your short-term goals - and you certainly won't have the resources to pursue your long-term goals. Since you're not paying a mortgage pro for consulting, it's in their best interest to give you a solid plan so you're successful.

I wish you the very best!

Grant

Brian:

Good morning, and welcome to BP! Here's some food for thought:

Before you make your first investment, meet with a mortgage/financial professional. They'll ask you to share your short- AND long-term goals, and then they'll help you construct a plan that will do two things:

1. Achieve your short-term goals that will produce proceeds and resources that will,

2. Give you the wherewithal to pursue and achieve your long-term goals

Many investors start off "too hot", and they either overdevelop their first property or they spend their money too fast: either of these behaviors will stop you dead in your tracks, and you probably won't even be able to achieve your short-term goals - and you certainly won't have the resources to pursue your long-term goals. Since you're not paying a mortgage pro for consulting, it's in their best interest to give you a solid plan so you're successful.

I wish you the very best!

Grant