All Forum Posts by: Hamp Lee III

@Tony Clark Tony, would you please submit to management that there is interest in finding agents who are knowledgeable about house hacking. When using the BP feature to locate a 'friendly agent', the house hacking option for propert type is not given.

I'm a local real estate agent and third-generation real estate investor. I've house hacked three homes that are now rentals. I'm active duty Air Force too. I would love to chat with you about your options for house hacking.

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San Antonio, Texas

Have you thought about getting a HELOC for the rental? There are lenders that provide HELOCs on investment properties. You'll have to search for them, but they're out there.

I wish you all the best.

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San Antonio, Texas

Welcome to the world of real estate investing! One of the best things you can do right now is educate yourself. And you've joined one of the best communities for all things real estate investing.

1️⃣ Download this ultimate beginner’s guide: https://assets2.biggerpockets.com/uploads/user_file/file_object/1694/UBG_2018.pdf

2️⃣ Read BP beginner books on investing: https://store.biggerpockets.co...

Also read, Rich Dad, Poor Dad by Robert Kiyosaki

3️⃣ Subscribe to BP podcasts or YouTube channel and watch their webinars.

4️⃣ Ask questions here on the forums.

5️⃣ Visit (join) a local (and legit) real estate investment association.

6️⃣ Consider joining a BP bootcamp: https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/real-estate-investing-bootcamps

I wish you all the best in your investing journey!

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New York City, New York

Quote from @Wesley Sherow:

@Brandon Gidicsin I was lucky enough to fundraise my first deal with other people here on the BP community. The best advice I ever got was to never put down the phone. Getting investors is very akin to simply putting yourself out there as frequently as possible, and obsessively enjoying conversations about real estate. One of the best litmus tests on fundraising is often the deal. Sometimes I find deals that are so great suddenly my network which is otherwise quiet suddenly explodes with interest in investing.

I'm a strong believe in the "if you build it they will come" mentality. If you find that amazing deal, which likely your first one will have to be, they will come. Then after you've done a bunch, you'll be able to more easily fundraise the simpler or smaller return on investment bread and butter deals.

I have a network of investors also, so if you have details feel free to send them my way - though I focus primarily on the Capital Region in and around Albany.

I like that as well. Awesome! I’ll send you a message for details. I may know some interested investors if the numbers work for them.

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Upstate New York, New York

Welcome to BP!

Congrats on stepping out and wanting to grow your portfolio for long-term wealth!

I wish you all the best!

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Norfolk, Virginia

One of the best ways might be to join a local (and legit) real estate investment association. There might be individuals in that space there and give give you some pointers or even do a joint venture with them where you learn along the way.

I wish you all the best in your investing journey!

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Atlanta, Georgia

Welcome to BP! I wish you all the best in your journey!

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Check out this previous forum: https://www.biggerpockets.com/...

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Check out Graham Stephan. He looks young as a real estate agent and has done very well!

https://youtube.com/@GrahamStephan

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Keep at it!

Maybe consider having an “elevator speech,” blog post, or something online that states why potential clients should hire you. What separates you from the rest?

Maybe provide 3-5 points. The Millionaire Real Estate Agent book lists 10 points for buying and selling, but maybe you can tailor something specific to you and ensure your marketing and social media captures that.

Plus, you can market to younger adults who are looking to purchase their first home and use your social influence to show how you provide value, information, and education.

I hope this helps. I wish you all the best. It’ll come together. Don’t lose heart. You may just need to “shift” a bit…

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