All Forum Posts by: Jason Hammonds

So my wife and I have been on BP reading and studying the beginners course. Just trying to learn as much as possible.  We are analyzing deals, we have leads coming to our email daily, we are getting a slight grip on the market in our target area, and it seems we are moving in the right direction.  We have even went as far as to inquire about a hard money loan and got a pretty positive response from the lender.  We are very close to having the funds for the DP.  So we are very close to pulling the trigger on buying our first flip property!!  Even though I haven't actually made an investment as of yet, I feel very confident (thanks to everyone here at BP and the site itself) that when I do I will be well educated and will not be alone in the decision.  Recently, the week before Easter, I responded to an ad on craigslist for a leads acquisition partner.  The company responded back and now I am assisting them in scouting leads they provide, taking pictures, and giving a basic report of the homes.  I received an email from my partner today that we have made offers on some of the leads that I scouted and they may turn into potential deals.  Potential deals =potential CASH!! That, in itself, really gives me motivation to dig in harder and get on my grind.  The amazing thing is, I haven't made a dime YET, but I feel successful!  Also, I have an opportunity to do occupancy inspections for a mortgage company.  I don't think the money will be very great. However, the potential leads could prove to be outstandingly lucrative!! I am just following the advice of others to look for jobs pertaining to the real estate industry that will possibly open doors to allow me to become an investor. This isn't a 100% success story but it certainly sounds like the beginning of one!!  Any opinions or advice on the steps I have taken or should take would be greatly appreciated.  Thanks to all and good luck investing!!!

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Welcome Chris, you are in the right place. There is plenty of people to learn with here. I am in Fayetteville alot. I am new myself but if I can be of any help let me know.

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Thanks and good luck man!  

I would suggest to start with realtor.com or trulia.com.  You can look to see what houses are rentals, prices that comps are renting for, look at crime reports for the area. Talk to a local realtor that already rents in that area (you can find them on the websites I mentioned above)  They can more than likely give you a good understanding of the area you are looking to invest in.  Hope this helps....Good Luck!

I agree with Kaleb, invest the money.  i think you will find a mentor for less than 5k.....much less.  I do know experience is an awesome teacher.  Your mentor might be a part of the team you construct to do your first deal and could cost you a little as lunch or an errand or two.  I believe you can get the education and guidance you need from the people around you.  The relationship will be more meaningful and fulfilling if it is based on trust and commonality.  Not to say anything bad about the mentorship program you have inquired about, just giving you another option.  The programs must work because there are many people that credit their success to the program.  But it is my belief that if you want some thing bad enough, if your desire is a burning desire to be successful in real estate then you will be.  Obviously you have done your research, so get out there and find a deal.  Analyze it right here on BP and post it for advice.  You'll be amazed at the help you receive.

Welcome Julius. The only advice I have is to get on your grind.  Dig in on DP, there are answers here for anything.  There are definitely people here that know how to find creative financing strategies.  You are in the right place. Good luck.

Welcome Ken

Steve,

  Hello and thanks for the invite.