All Forum Posts by: John Elias

@James Wise If I did turnkey it would likely be out of state. I can't justify to myself doing turnkey in state. I live in the Northern Virginia area. I'd be looking to invest about an hour south/west of DC

@James Wise Thank you for the response. So would you recommend this option only if you really don't have the time yet to get started on your own? I still work a 9-5, but have plenty of time after 5 and on weekends to work on real estate

Not sure if this will be the right thread to post this question in, but are there any valuable insights you can learn from going Turnkey? A lot of people say its a great way to get started, and I obviously am no expert (hence me asking), but what can you actually learn from going Turnkey? I feel like you are just making a very hands-off investment and leaving all the hard work to a company

@Barb F. I will definitely be around that week! I'll follow this thread and look for some others to see what updates there are

@Barb F. I live in the area. I am also a total newbie but would love to attend something like this! 

@Nate Monson Thank you for that information. So basically, as a part timer it would be more beneficial/better way to find success by focusing on a smaller sphere at first and really succeeding with those people and deals? And that people can succeed part time as long as they play it smart and get the right network in place?

@Scott Mac Wow that is really insightful, I appreciate that response. MY only question is about joining that already in progress conversation. Does it not seem awkward to those 2 people if I just kind of walk up and stand there and wait my turn?

@Dutch Langley Thank you for this advice, I think it is really helpful. If I am just starting out, should I just sort of get generic business cards made that say I'm some sort of real estate professional or investor?

So nearly everyone says the best way to get started is to network. Find other successful individuals in your area and get to know them and their story. Does anyone have any tips as to how they overcame networking struggles? Its not like I am a hermit or anything, small talk has just never really been my forte, so would you recommend just cutting straight to the point or how do many other already successful investors sort of act at big meetups

I have seen a few people say that you can't have success as a part time RE agent... does everyone find this to be true? If so, is it due to lack of time or lack of interest/credibility due to the part time nature? 

I know it would obviously be more difficult, but if the goal is only a few deals a year to start/learn, is that achievable? I have a solid mentor in place that I think could help. The plan is to do a lot of the grunt work (open houses etc) while shadowing him and learning.

I would eventually like to be a full time investor and do some listings as I go.

Thanks!