All Forum Posts by: Jason Parrish

 Hi Holly,

I use a few websites for this type of research.

Rentometer. It will give you a very good idea of what rentals in a specific area are going for.

Craigslist. See what's out there. There's another more creative use is to call the property owners and ask them a few questions. How long has it been available? What do you need to move in? 

You can get a great idea of the area by talking to landlords and getting an idea of their experience. I can tell you downtown Dunedin is getting top dollar for rentals. 1400 per month for a sfh is quite possible.

great thanks!

They are going on my reading list for this weekend.

Thanks for all the Great Tips! I'm going to add them to my punch list. 

I was originally planning to use Quicken or QuickBooks property manager software but I really like the other suggestions that I heard. 

I am currently managing my own property and have been for a few months now. Most (but not all) of the investors that I have met at the local meetings use a property management service. I think that I could use the skills I have now in managing my triplex and scale it up, into a business and step out of my J. O. B. 

My current plan is to get my realtor's license (have to have) a certification as a property manager (nice to have) and building up my contacts (have to have).

After considering wholesaling and flipping as options I am thinking that property management may be the best way to grow my experience in Real estate and make the best of the situation I am in now.

Thanks again. I appreciate the suggestions everyone.

Jason

Greetings bigger pockets forum users.

I am a new real estate investor looking to start our partner with a property management company.

Is anyone out there willing to show me the ropes or have any tips for getting started?

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No problem Bill. I typed that in wrong. The meeting is every Monday. The Tuesday at Quaker is great too! 

Hi Bill. Welcome to Dunedin. I would also recommend Larry Harbolt's meeting on Tuesday night. It is a big group in pinellas park. 7pm at the hibachi grill on park boulevard.

I would love to network with you and talk shop.

Hi Johanny,

Welcome to the group. I am just getting started myself and I have my first multi-family rental now. Good Luck to you!

There are some great REIA meetings around Tampa Bay that have helped me educate myself and network with others at all different levels of the game.

Jason

Hi Juan,

Welcome to the group. I am a beginner real estate investor myself. I used house hacking to get in to a triplex here in Tampa Bay area for only 3.5% down. I think it is a good strategy for someone starting off.

Good Luck!