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All Forum Posts by: James Cullins

James Cullins has started 3 posts and replied 12 times.

Post: U.S. Army Soldier/Investor in Need of Some Help Starting Out

James CullinsPosted
  • Bloomington, IN
  • Posts 12
  • Votes 4

So I've been doing a lot of research and I'm thinking property management might be a starting point. Any advice on this position?

Post: U.S. Army Soldier/Investor in Need of Some Help Starting Out

James CullinsPosted
  • Bloomington, IN
  • Posts 12
  • Votes 4

@Lee Smith

I really appreciate the info, I reached out to Mrs Jones-Cox. Indy seems to be a great market for wholesaling and RE in general, any advice for starting out in the area? I'm very familiar with the city as I come there a couple times per week for work. I need some property in the downtown Carmel area lol

Post: U.S. Army Soldier/Investor in Need of Some Help Starting Out

James CullinsPosted
  • Bloomington, IN
  • Posts 12
  • Votes 4

I'm interested in all facets of the business, even getting my license and selling that way. Wholesaling is where I would like to begin I think, is this a smart place to start in your opinion? 

Post: U.S. Army Soldier/Investor in Need of Some Help Starting Out

James CullinsPosted
  • Bloomington, IN
  • Posts 12
  • Votes 4

I hope this post finds all of doing well, I love this forum and everything BP stands for. I've been on the sidelines too long and I'm truly ready to start investing on the side as I continue to serve our country.  I read a lot about investing and it can get overwhelming to say the least. I just want to get my feet wet and don't know where to start exactly. Finding a mentor is my priority, I haven't been successful as of today.  Any advice/help would be greatly appreciated, I'm in Indiana and highly motivated. Experienced mentors out there, I'm ready to take the next step. Let's go!!!!

Post: MILITARY TRANSITION INTO REAL ESTATE - IMPORTANT

James CullinsPosted
  • Bloomington, IN
  • Posts 12
  • Votes 4

Mrs Bellamy,

I have been analyzing my budget nonstop and my credit is above average, great actionable advice to keep me going. Thanks

Post: MILITARY TRANSITION INTO REAL ESTATE - IMPORTANT

James CullinsPosted
  • Bloomington, IN
  • Posts 12
  • Votes 4

Bryan,

If I decide to stay in Indiana I will still be getting paid while I'm in class.

Post: MILITARY TRANSITION INTO REAL ESTATE - IMPORTANT

James CullinsPosted
  • Bloomington, IN
  • Posts 12
  • Votes 4

Mrs. Jensen,

Thanks for the reply, I've done research on schools in my area and most roll both sections into one course cost. That's a great idea and I will continue to search; the great part is that I signed up for courses a couple years back but couldn't finish due to military training. I still have the course materials and I could know the handbook cover to cover. Any other ideas? Thanks in advance

Post: MILITARY TRANSITION INTO REAL ESTATE - IMPORTANT

James CullinsPosted
  • Bloomington, IN
  • Posts 12
  • Votes 4

Mr. MacPherson,

I really appreciate the advice and If I ever end up in that part of the country I will look you up. So what do you advise I do in the mean time; I'm on this site, listening to podcast and reading nonstop. Anything else to recommend? Thanks in advance.

Post: MILITARY TRANSITION INTO REAL ESTATE - IMPORTANT

James CullinsPosted
  • Bloomington, IN
  • Posts 12
  • Votes 4

I'm currently transitioning from the military; I'm stationed in Indiana right now and thinking about taking the real estate exam here. The sticky part is that once I'm completely out of the Army, I don't know where I will choose to settle down.  I should be completely out of the service by the first of the year and my plan was to take an accelerated pre licensing course in the mean time. I guess my question is should I wait until I determine where I'm going to settle or take the exam while idle in my current situation?

P.S. I'm not opposed to staying in Indiana, Indianapolis is a great city and from what I've read on the forums a hot spot for real estate.