All Forum Posts by: Andrew Newlon

Hey @Blake Woolman, welcome to BP. Springfield is a great area to invest and there are several different strategies available. I'd suggest checking out the local REInvestorgroup to network and learn more about investing. Of course, let me now if I can help in any way.

Hey @Nathan Olds, I have been investing in Springfield for several years now. Let me know if I can help in anyway.

@David Pere, do you only buy multifamily?

@James Carlson, I know several people who have nightly rentals in the area. It has been a topic on city council lately and no one knows which direction it will go. You definitely will want to keep an eye on it.

Hey @Anthony Warren, most people will agree that finding investor friendly contractors is hard but worth the work putting in. I can point you in the direction of any sub contractors that you may need. Let me know if I can help you in any way!

Hey @Taylor Witt, we strongly feel utilizing PPC and SEO is crucial in today's competitive market. We have been using LeadPropeller since the beginning of this year. The PPC manager, Josh, is super easy to work with, open to ideas and suggestions, and personally works on our account; not a third party or another employee. He is super easy to get ahold of and very responsive. He does not just set our ads/budget and let it go. He is constantly revising keywords/budgets/ads and delivers detailed reports on time every month. We have closed several deals with their services and it has paid for itself numerous times now.  We appreciate their service and highly recommend them. Hope this helps!

Hey @Corey Pope. Welcome to BP! I am active in the Springfield area. @Greg Downey made an excellent suggestion to check out the local REIA. There are a ton of great investors that you can do business with. Don't hesitate to reach out if I can help in any way.

Good luck! -Andrew

Hey @Taylor Dove. We have been using Lead Propeller for about a year and a half. We went with them due to everyone else in our market having a website with another leading competitor. We wanted to stick out and look original. The setup was super easy and very customizable. The customer service is outstanding and extremely helpful. It is important to note that merely setting up a website will not attract leads. You must work on both organic and paid placement with search engines. They offer a service that will manage this for you. We took the opportunity and it has already paid for itself for a long time. I highly suggest using them. Feel free to reach out if you have any questions.

Hope this helps!

Hey @Patrick Marsh, welcome to BP! I am in Springfield and would be more than willing to share any experience/knowledge with you. There is a REI group that meets in Springfield. It may be worth the trip once a month to meet others actively investing. Let me know if I can help in anyway.

Good luck!!

My business partner and I decided to quit our J.O.B. in the fall of 2015 to force ourselves to succeed in Real Estate investing. 

2 weeks later....my wife and I found out we were expecting.

That was the ultimate do or die motivation. We are still full time investors today!

@Lucas Mills, I agree with @Brian Simmons. Getting your license has expenses that may not be necessary for your goals. There are PLENTY of realtors in the Springfield area that can help you find MLS properties that fit your description. You may also want to look for off market deals. You can find these yourself, from other investors, and local wholesalers. There is a local REI group that meets every month that would be a great place to network with all the above. Let me know if I can help you in anyway.

Hey @Greg Downey, nice meeting you last week. @Casey Mericle's option is definitely the best. However, if your resources (time, knowledge, capital) limit you from finding your own deal and getting financed by the owner, I would suggest getting the funds from a private lender first. Those rates are negotiable and typically lower. Keeping your capital in the bank allows you to have more room for errors and the unknowns, plus more bankable to the end loan provider.