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All Forum Posts by: Hazel Wiggs

Hazel Wiggs has started 4 posts and replied 35 times.

Post: Chapter 13 Bankruptcy & Real estate Investing

Hazel WiggsPosted
  • Union City, CA
  • Posts 35
  • Votes 13

Hi Shaun!! PMing you! @Shaun Weekes

Post: Chapter 13 Bankruptcy & Real estate Investing

Hazel WiggsPosted
  • Union City, CA
  • Posts 35
  • Votes 13

Hello BP Fam,

I'm totally putting myself out here but i'm really eager to learn.

I filed for Chapter 13 bankruptcy in Dec 2012. I finally paid off the trustee this month. ( Hallelujah!! )

I've learned a lot in this process and have worked really hard on my credit in the past 1 1/2 year.

I went from the low 500's to almost 700 in a little over a year and i'm at the point in my life where i feel credit worthy now. As i know that there are dozens of creative ways to finance a deal, my primary concern is executing that first deal with little or no mistakes. I'm not sure what questions to ask but thought i can get some feedback from people who've been in Chapter 13 bankruptcy. How do i start taking action in my real estate business after bankruptcy?

Post: Chapter 13 Bankruptcy & Real estate Investing

Hazel WiggsPosted
  • Union City, CA
  • Posts 35
  • Votes 13

Hello BP Fam,

I'm totally putting myself out here but i'm really eager to learn. 

I filed for Chapter 13 bankruptcy in Dec 2012.  I finally paid off the trustee this month. ( Hallelujah!! )

I've learned a lot in this process and have worked really hard on my credit in the past 1 1/2 year. 

I went from the low 500's to almost 700 in a little over a year and i'm at the point in my life where i feel credit worthy now.  As i know that there are dozens of creative ways to finance a deal, my primary concern is executing that first deal with little or no mistakes.  I'm not sure what questions to ask but thought i can get some feedback from people who've been in Chapter 13 bankruptcy. How do i start taking action in my real estate business after bankruptcy?

Thank you =)

Post: Bay area native NEW to BP!!

Hazel WiggsPosted
  • Union City, CA
  • Posts 35
  • Votes 13
Originally posted by @Mark Nolan:

@Hazel Wiggs

Welcome to Bigger Pockets. You are at the right place to learn about real estate investing.

 Thank you! You guys are great!

Post: Bay area native NEW to BP!!

Hazel WiggsPosted
  • Union City, CA
  • Posts 35
  • Votes 13

@Chris Williams That's awesome, Chris. Hopefully soon we can share our success stories!!

Post: Bay area native NEW to BP!!

Hazel WiggsPosted
  • Union City, CA
  • Posts 35
  • Votes 13

Hi Anne! @Anne Whalen Nice to meet you! Welcome to BP.

Post: Bay area native NEW to BP!!

Hazel WiggsPosted
  • Union City, CA
  • Posts 35
  • Votes 13
Originally posted by @Sam Shueh:

REO try auction sites and MLS. No favoritism toward anyone. Often done with cash. If successful you don't like it you lose a deposit.

I know someone who was also a newbie like me that reached out and built a relationship with an RE investor in their desired market. Found his first deal on the MLS and flipped that property. Thank you for your advice!

Post: Bay area native NEW to BP!!

Hazel WiggsPosted
  • Union City, CA
  • Posts 35
  • Votes 13
Originally posted by @Chris Williams:

Hey there Hazel.  Always glad to see another local on here!  I am in very much the same situation - would love a multi-fam around here, but the numbers flat-out don't work. In fact they like to get up off the page and raspberry me.

 Hi Chris!! Cool! Fremont is right next door. Have you invested out of the bay? You can PM me if you want.

Post: Bay area native NEW to BP!!

Hazel WiggsPosted
  • Union City, CA
  • Posts 35
  • Votes 13
Originally posted by @Account Closed:

Hi Hazel,

Welcome to BP. I guess you need to focus on your goals. Know what you want, come up with a plan and execute it. If you don't have a clear path to your destination, any path will lead you there.

Hi Minh! Nice to meet you. You're absolutely right. Honestly, i am completely intimidated by the bay area market. If you are a successful bay area investor, please PM me. I would love to pick your brain =)

Post: Bay area native NEW to BP!!

Hazel WiggsPosted
  • Union City, CA
  • Posts 35
  • Votes 13
Originally posted by @Jeff Wallenius:

Hazel Wiggs welcome to BP! Investing out of state is viable but make sure you educate yourself on the potential pitfalls prior. Happy to provide more details if needed.

 Thank you Jeff! I know that there are many pitfalls if i don't educate myself. I'm soaking in as much as i can. I would love to get more details on your out of state investing experience. You can PM me =)