All Forum Posts by: Dave Hurt

@Stephen Moore still to be determined - they were acquired right after I got accepted as a franchisee so working some things out :)

...and thank you!!

@Matthew Graves thank you sir - I own The Brass Tap in South End, and another Brass Tap in Myrtle Beach, SC. We are currently building a 3rd Brass Tap in Rock Hill, SC.

@Daniel P. thank you sir!

I finally did it, folks. I walked away from Corporate America, 2 weeks shy of my 30th birthday! I haven't been active on BP for the past several months primarily because my wife and I welcomed our first beautiful baby girl into this world and I've been busy with projects.

My story is a little different - my business's revenue is primarily generated by restaurants that we own, but the same principles that BP advocates I've applied to grow that business as well. I opened my first restaurant 2 years ago, the 2nd one 6 months after that, and am currently building my 3rd - set to open in September. During that period of time I held onto my Corporate job so that I didn't have to take any money from the business and could bootstrap its growth.  Finally, on June 9th I stepped away from the day job, and am able to pay myself a meager salary from the business - but more importantly I now have the freedom to structure my days so that I can be a part of my baby girl's life!

During that period we've also invested in rental property and have started building spec homes in the Charlotte market.

I am so grateful for everything that BP has given me over the years in terms of knowledge and connections and I cannot stress enough how vital BP has been to the small amount of success I've achieved thus far. Let me say that if you're on the fence, the PRO membership is worth every penny, and far more!

If you're new to this game, network network network! When I started investing in real estate, I didn't know any investors in the Charlotte market, so I did what many members on BP recommend - I started my own REI meetup, and the connections I've made have been invaluable both in business and as friendships.

Cheers friends, and THANK YOU ALL for the knowledge you so selflessly share with this great community!

Thank you @Don Harris

Yep using Dave for funding...small world!

Thank you @George Taylor all funded for this one but I will certainly keep you guys in mind!

Does anyone recommend a Charlotte area attorney to draft a construction contract?  Basically a contract between my company and our GC for residential new construction projects.

Thanks in advance!!

It's that time again Charlotte, NC folks!  We'll be getting together at The Brass Tap on Monday March 6th at 6:30pm for real estate talk, beverages, and good food!  All experience levels are welcome as always!

Specials include half off all bottled and canned beer, $1 off all Mule drinks, and half off appetizers for meet up attendees.

We will likely be on the patio again.  Structure is very casual - no speaker, etc. just networking.  Look forward to seeing you all there!

The Brass Tap is located at 1440 S. Tryon St, Charlotte, NC 28204.  If you plan on attending please comment so I can have an idea of head count!  Thanks!

Welcome @Stephen Bagnani you've found yourself in the right place!  Only up from here sir!