All Forum Posts by: Jonathan McKinley

Originally posted by @Thomas Greeley:

Welcome Jonathan! Formerly from Olympia, relocated back to home state. New to REI and BP as well. Good luck!

 Thanks for the welcome and i look forward to both of our success in this new venture.

Originally posted by @Robert Freeborn:

You have a dream. You’ve made measurable goals. You are executing your plan. I think you’ll do fine. Welcome to BP

 Thanks for the welcome

Originally posted by @Bryan Pham:

Great goals @Jonathan McKinley! I also have similar aspirations, maybe we could sync up soon. 

 Thanks for the welcome. I'm excited to be here. i look forward to keeping in touch and hearing how things move forward for you. 

Hey there, I'm also in the process of Driving for Deals in Seattle and understand your confusion.

Checkout this helpful article https://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2013/05/0...

I don't think there is a part 2 to this so don't waste time looking.

Hey there, I'm also in the process of Driving for Deals in Seattle and understand your confusion. 

Checkout this helpful article https://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2013/05/0...

I don't think there is a part 2 to this so don't waste time looking. 

i have just about finished paying off my essentials package with Renautus and I have to tell you to save your money. As it was sold to me, the main benefits of Renautus are the education and the networking. currently the extent of my available "education library" consists of 11 videos & multiple choice questionaires covering a range of topics from creative acquisitions to self-directed IRA's. after completing all of the videos & tests, I still had more questions than answers and wound up searching the internet until I found BP. I would strongly suggest you take the time to listen to the BP podcast from the beginning. The actionable items & relatable stories found there will definitely be more helpful than you can imagine. try listening to the podcast on the Stitcher app, you can play it @ 2X & you should be able to plow through the podcast library fairly quick. As far as the networking goes, I would definitely encourage you to save your money and attend or start a meetup with other local REI. stay clear of meetups that charge excessive attendance fees. Try going to a REAPS meeting and be as outgoing and honest as possible. Be sure to follow up with the folks you meet there and see what value you can bring to their current situation. bottom line is everything you need to get started is already in front of you and you don't need to pay 2K to have it repackaged for you.

Hello Everyone,

I'm currently taking my first real steps towards my REI education by listening to the entire BP podcast library from the beginning while working one of my current day jobs as a personal shopper & delivery driver

Besides independently contracting as a personal shopper, I also consult with small business clients as they form, manage, and fundraise for their 501(c)(3) non-profit organizations. 

My services include, but are not limited to: building websites, organizing social media campaigns, networking on behalf of clients, event planning, business plan writing, grant writing, & organizational budget development.

My level of experience with REI is very limited but growing daily. I'm currently researching wholesaling SFH & small multifamily properties within the Seattle market by driving for dollars 7 days a week.

My current goal is to document and research at least 100 distressed or underutilized properties before taking my due diligence to an experienced local wholesaler who will hopefully partner with me on any or all of the lists profitable deals while helping me determine which properties are not deals and should be left alone.

I've come to BP for REI tools, education, and a peer group of like minded entrepreneurs. I definitely haven't been disappointed so far.

Thank you,

Jonathan