All Forum Posts by: James Stevens

I have to agree with @Chris Harkins  You really don't have anything to lose other than your time and I would just consider that an investment into learning the neighborhood and people.  All it takes is that one person to say yes and you make all the effort worth it.

PROPERTY FOR SALE!!! Vacant lot in Lake Belton gated community of Tanglewood Estates. The property is a corner lot located at the intersection of Commanche Dr. and Brazos Dr. The dimensions of the property are: 75 x 272.3 x 60.49 x 286.2. This is an excellent community with tennis courts, swimming pool and many other ammenities. This could be the perfect place to build your new home!

Welcome to BP @Candy Quirino  It's nice to see someone else one here from Temple.  Check out www.biggerpockets.com/starthere in order to try and get the best uses out of this site.

@Jeremy Jackson Rudy's does pretty good and reasonable foundation work in this area

www.rudysrepairandremodel.com

It's a little far out from the Austin area and there's not much of anything there.  (Although it's a beautiful area.)  Do you have any figures on how much growth (if any) the area is having?  On the other hand, if the numbers work and the property can cash flow, then it might be good no matter what.  It is still Travis county, so keep the property taxes in mind while running the numbers.

Like Brandon Turner says all the time in the podcasts, "you can always find something to invest in within 2 hours of where you live."  So investing near you doesn't have to mean right down the street.

Hi Laurent and welcome to BP.  This link www.biggerpockets.com/starthere will give you steps to learn how to use this community to your best advantage.  There is a lot of information and helpful people on here to assist you.  I wish you the best of luck and if you have any questions, don't be afraid to ask them.  

Why are you trying to get a buyers list if you don't have any properties to offer to them yet?  Once you get a good property under contract and start marketing it you will find the buyers.  You only need 2-3 buyers on your "list" in order to have a VERY profitable business.

Hi Chad and welcome to BP!  Here is one link that can help you out and help you navigate the site better.  www.biggerpockets.com/starthere

I wish you the best in your journey and will gladly offer any advice or suggestions (that I have) that you might want or need to assist you along the way.  There is a lot of information available through this site to help everyone with their growth and education.  One major thing I've learned is never to be afraid to ask a question.  Someone will help you out.

Unless  you double close there is really no way of keeping them from knowing.  Why are you afraid to let them know what's going on?  That's where being honest all along comes into play.  The title company I use stresses that they like to have everything out in the open so that there are no surprises at closing.