All Forum Posts by: James Vermillion

Harrison & Judd,

I am way behind on my BP reading and posting and just now saw this thread...I'm interested as well, even if it is just coffee sometime.

Yeah, episode 23.

Hey Aaron,

We have been flipping in Central KY for about 3.5 years now.

This is a great thread. I have had my picture up for years and have no date requests...not sure what that says about me! I even change my picture every now and then to keep things fresh!

In all seriousness, I have always recommend people post a picture, as it adds a new element and makes it much more likely that people will look to interact with you, leading to more business opportunities.

Steve, do you like long walks on the beach?

J really nailed this. A lot of new members come to BP and expect to immediately connect with a partner and start doing deals right away. Not that this does not happen, but much more often, just like outside the web, relationships are built over a period of time. Many of the collaborations going on between members on BP are members who have been around for some time and managed to get to know each other a bit through conversations, forum posts, etc.

Every time I turn around another year has gone by! Congrats BP and thanks for staying true to your original goals and values!

Welcome to BP Armegi...if you are not able to find something you are looking for make sure you ask, someone will point you in the right direction. Good luck!

Cedric,

One thing about real estate that is very appealing to a lot of people is the abundance of options. Have you considered gettnig you sales agent license? I am not sure about TX, but in many states it is pretty cheap and will allow you to make some cash on the side. Once you have enough cash to invest on your own you will have access to the MLS, and can save some funds on commissions. This, of course, is just one option of many.

I disagree with Jacob about the degree. Most real estate investors I know do not have real estate specific degrees, and a business degree is a lot more versatile if that is what you are looking for. I am not sure how long you plan on living with your parents, but I would take advantage of that situation while it lasts and put away as much money as you can. Investing in real estate without money has been discussed ad nauseam but it is much easier to get started in real estate if you can bring funds to the table.

In addition the getting your sales agent license can be a good entry and is relatively cheap in most places. This could also save you a lot of money in commissions depending on how many properties you are planning to buy or sell in the next several years.

One thing to start thinking about if you are looking to get out of your parents house sometime soon is buying a duplex which you can occupy one unit and rent the other. Many people have started this way and it seems to be effective.

Good luck!

Business cards are a marketing tool like any other, it is how they are utilized that is important. What is the point of a business card if they are not getting into the hands of the right people? What is the point of a website if it generates no traffic or useless traffic? How about a bandit sign on a private road with no traffic?

Business cards can be effective, and some business cards are more effective than others, but the important part is meeting, connecting with, and doing business with other people, and a business card can come in handy in that regard. At this stage, if you feel like you need a basic card with your contact info, have some made. They are cheap and you can always change them and have more printed later when you are further along.