All Forum Posts by: Isaiah Burnside

@Chris Kelch -  Welcome to BP, I'm sure you can tell by now that this is a one-stop shop for all your real estate inquiries. The community is extremely outgoing, so don't hesitate to ask any questions. Best of luck out there!!!

Congratulations @Denny R. , I'm sure knocking that off the ole list is a great feeling. 

Thank you @Peter VanWesep, and @Mark Krier for the warm welcoming. Peter, hopefully, we can get the chance to meet up at some point in time. I'm sure Oakland is experiencing more enjoyable weather than we are at the moment. I will reach out to Mark and @Account Closed to see what's going on around here as far as group gatherings.  

Hi everyone, 

I just moved to the Grand Rapids area. I was just wondering if there was any plan to get together this month? It would be great to connect with others in the area. 

Hey everyone, just got to Grand Rapids. My fiancee has pretty much lived here her whole life. I'm looking to get connected with others in the area. When is the next get together? I hope everyone had a great holiday season. 

It's awesome to see parents on this feed take an interest in their children's financial education. I have held multiple conversations in the past few months focused on the lack of financial education that is being provided in the scholastic system of the United States. It's up to the parents to ensure their child grasps financial concepts. I think it's great that the parents in this situation exposed their 12 year old to the world of investing. I plan to do that when I have children. I've got my fingers crossed, and high hopes, that I can afford to help them with a half million dollar home as well.

 @J Scott,  I know that I'm  a little behind on seeing this post, but thank goodness I did. There is all sorts of great advice here. Thank you for taking the time to put all of this together. 

@Matt Devincenzo 

I really appreciate everything you suggested. Ill definitely have to look into the CCIM courses perhaps later down the line. Where I'm at now i don't see myself getting into commercial anytime soon. @Joe Fairless Thank you for taking the time to break down the different categories for me. I can see how experience will play a huge factor, and once i get the chance to settle down, and know where I'm going I will be getting a hold of the local REIA and I will try the job shadowing as much as I can. @Tyrus Shivers thanks again for taking the time to reply i know people get busy and it means a lot that all of you took the time out of your day to help someone out so thank you. 

@Tyrus Shivers  

First off, I just want to say thank you for taking the time to read and reply to my post. Sorry I didn’t get the chance to write back sooner. I can’t tell you how much I appreciate the excellent suggestions. I was starting to think I wouldn’t get anyone to respond due to a bad title or something along those lines. I think it’s great that you used your benefits to your advantage. I have met a decent amount of people who have not, and that is not the path I’m taking. I like that you suggested courses on different levels for a main subject and a back up. I ‘m very impressed with all of your advice, and I will definitely look into these types of programs. I was already looking towards Business Management, now I have a few other things to research, and I appreciate that. Thanks again.

Isaiah Burnside 

Hello all, 

I will be separating from the Air Force here shortly within the next few months or so. I just found out about my separation a few weeks ago, and I feel like I'm behind the curve due to such a short notice. Being that I have served honorably I get to receive education benefits. The benefits that I will be receiving will make school practically free for me. I was wondering if I could get some feedback from the BiggerPockets community about what schooling would be essential for an individual looking to get into REI full time? I was looking into Business Management programs, but any suggestions on courses that would benefit me in this journey to become a full time investor would be greatly appreciated. Thank you all for your time and patience. I look forward to hearing your suggestions.

Sincerely, 

Isaiah Burnside