All Forum Posts by: Jaime Aguilar

Hello BP community. I am currently getting my real estate license in TX and have been set on starting out as a residential agent. On the investing side my wife and I have the intention to purchase our first investment property, a small multi-family 2-4 units. I have been learning more about the commercial end of real estate. I do acknowledge that there are different way of doing things, and the barrier of entry may be different specially as an investor/agent starting out. Anyone suggest if I should learn the residential side as an agent and then transition into doing commercial deals as well. Or should I go straight into commercial? 

My second question for the community is on the investing side of things. Should I try to save some more $ up and invest in larger multi-family deals, or should I start with our original plan of investing in a 2-4 unit multi-family. Any recommendations, experiences, advice would help!! 

I am in the Austin,TX area looking to either find or create a investor friendly meet-up to build relationships, share strategies and tips. With the pandemic and social distancing, I know some meet-ups have either been postponed or switched to virtual. I am looking for a current meet-up in my area that is virtual. I have also thought about starting a meet-up if none are available. I am fairly new to the investing world, but have the desire to be in an atmosphere where like minded people with similar goals support and connect with each other. 

Additionally I am always looking to interact, share ideas, network and build relationships. Feel free to contact me!

Hello BP! I live in the Central Texas area. I am gaining knowledge (reading BP books, podcasts, videos) and I am beginning to feel more comfortable with terms and strategies. I already have a goal to start my investing portfolio with a house hack, by the end of this year and beginning of next. I have begun analyzing my local market and some deals. 

My question is, would becoming a Real estate agent be beneficial in the long run to gain knowledge, build relationships and be very aware of the market? 

What are the cons of being a real estate agent/investor? 

Thanks!

Hello! I am a 24 year old business and marketing student with a desire to learn about REI. My goal is to have my first rental property by the time I am 25, but before I am trying to read, listen to podcasts and watch videos on REI and the endless possibilities that real estate has to offer. I am 100% bilingual in English and Spanish, a fast learner with great communication skills. Any advice would be greatly appreciated!