All Forum Posts by: Jared Lichtin

@Ryan Potter ^^^ sorry, tag didn't work.

@Ryan Potter& @Darren M. I live in the area, worked in oil & gas here for a few years, and I am also from northeast Ohio.  But I went to law school in Houston Texas from 2010-2012 and am moving back to Houston in July for personal, business & WEATHER reasons! The house I bought is in Highland Square, but there are alot of great places to find deals in north canton, and up in Cleveland as well. If you are interested, I am also podcasting about my investing experience on iTunes! 

https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/flip-with-jared-lichtin/id977637131?mt=2

Welcome aboard @Kyle Soderman! Getting into real estate investing is alot of fun in the beginning.  It was really hard for me to start absorbing knowledge alot and networking until I found BP in 2011.  Try to locate local investors, (you can set up keyword alerts anytime someone mentions minnesota, or something), and they will usually be very helpful in getting you started, or even meeting in person to chat real estate.  Exciting times, man.

Hey @Sebastian Villa! Exciting times as a new investor.  I found BP 4 years ago and it helped me quit my job to where I am today.  Try to network with local atlanta investors who know the market, which neighborhoods are good to get started out in, etc.  Also, not too hard to find equity partners or lenders on BP as well.  Network network network!  Do you want to get into rehab & remodel game, rentals, or something else?  Welcome aboard!

Yes, second everyone else. It seems like the house is either over valued, or it is a FSBO by someone who doesnt know how to price thier home. Unless there's a huge price drop, or you like the home to live in yourself, I would avoid.

Totally agree @Ryan Potter!! I actually live and am flipping a house in Akron, Ohio right now!  So, I totally get where you are coming from.  It actually is almost easier to be in a smaller market starting off, because more affordable prices, more deals, and less competition.  Also, I was actually born in Kansas City.  So I'm with you on many levels.  My profile says Houston because I lived there from 2010-2013, and am moving back in July.  What kind of investing do you do?  

Exciting times @Challenor Jack! I know Chi town can be a tough place to get started, but there are a TON of investors there that head over to Milwaukee to find affordable deals, to both fix & flip and to rent!  Try to partner with local investors here in Milwaukee to get started, if you are interested in a more stable beginner friendly market... just my personal opinion. 

I read Rich dad poor dad when I was in college.  Good stuff, but nothing compared to Tim Ferris, Gary Vaynerchuk, Seth Godin, Darren Hardy in my opinion.  Not very real estate heavy, but more entrepreneurial/go after it books I enjoy more.  A new book I just read that I really like, kind of like 4HWW for travel is called Buy your own Island by Danny Flood.  

Welcome @Evan Holley! I discovered biggerpockets in 2011, started flipping houses, and recently even quit my job to focus on REI full time. Such a great community. Are you interested in rehabbing and remodeling homes, or are you looking to get more into rentals. Exciting times!!!

That's awesome @Shelly Schaffer! I just quit my corporate job to focus on my real estate investing too .. and it feels so good to say goodbye to all that stress!  Do you have connections with good local contractors that you trust?  I would say getting a team of contractors together is one of the first big steps to going out on your own, especially as an agent.  Try to automate as much stuff as you can, especially with people you trust!