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All Forum Posts by: Keshaun Harden

Keshaun Harden has started 2 posts and replied 10 times.

Post: How do I begin my wholesaling journey?

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Quote from @Steven Foster Wilson:
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Hey guys, Keshaun here. I've started to educate myself on wholesaling and I understand the concept. I really  want to use it as a means to help me become debt-free by the end of this year. What are some of the best ways to find motivated sellers and also build a list of potential cash buyers? Any answers, tips, tricks, tools, advice, or recommendations on how to get started will be greatly appreciated

I think it would be great to find a mentor who is already doing it to help guide you. As well as asking your network of people to start. I love the question “Who do you know that I should know?” 


 That's a great idea. How can I go about finding a mentor?

Post: I want a solid foundation in place to begin my investing journey.

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Quote from @Jacob Stevenson:

Wish I would have started when I was in my 20's!  Be relentless in paying that debt down, do side work that gets you experience in real estate to earn extra money and grow your knowledge.  Start analyzing deals and building your network now.  

Good luck!


 I never thought about doing side work in real estate.. that's a great idea! How can I get involve in real estate on the side?


 Get your real estate license. Not only does it offer you the opportunity to be around others that live real estate, when you find a property you ant to invest in you get a commission for buying it. 

That's a fantastic idea... any suggestions on how to study for it?

Post: How do I begin my wholesaling journey?

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Hey guys, Keshaun here. I've started to educate myself on wholesaling and I understand the concept. I really  want to use it as a means to help me become debt-free by the end of this year. What are some of the best ways to find motivated sellers and also build a list of potential cash buyers? Any answers, tips, tricks, tools, advice, or recommendations on how to get started will be greatly appreciated

Post: I want a solid foundation in place to begin my investing journey.

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Quote from @Travis Timmons:

I'll echo the thoughts of @Michael Dumler and @Jacob Stevenson on this one - pay down that debt. I found myself in a similar position around your age. I had about 80k in debt though. Work your a$$ off, live off of nothing, and be patient. If you are in your 20s and have not started collecting kids, dogs, or commitments, this is the time to delay gratification and throw all that you have into something. The old saying about entrepreneurs is that they will work 80 hours a week so that later they don't have to work 40. You're on the front end of that.

Though it is redundant from the advice above, what I wish that I would have done rather than buying a standard single family home as my first house was to do some sort of a house hack. Once you get your DTI where in needs to be, buy a house, get roommates to pay you rent or do something with more than 1 unit (basement apartment may be a good low cost starting point) and live in the worst unit while renting out the rest.

Find work or side hustles that get you around accomplished real estate professionals/investors as well. You'll see people posting on here all the time asking about mentorship or investment partners. The best way to find that is to get noticed in the midst of you keeping your head down and working hard. Ask for help and advice from those folks you come in contact with, but you can't steer a parked car. Those asks need to come in the form of, "Man, I'm working 7 days a week on this, that, and another thing, trying to pay off debt, save money, but there's just so much I don't know. Is there any way that you'd consider sitting down with me to help me out?" That's a lot different than the normal, "Hey, I'm having trouble figuring out where to start and am looking for a mentor..." sort of request.

Lastly, be self aware and know what you want to accomplish. If you don't have clear goals and objectives, it is easy to get distracted by the next shiny thing. As Stephen Covey says, "Begin with the end in mind."


 Wow.. thank you for this. It's inspiring to know that someone was in a similar position (even worse!) and made it out of it. You're absolutely right, there are no substitutes for hard work. Combine that with an unquenchable curiosity and a clear vision.. look out. I'll definitely be looking back on your words to reinforce what I need to do

Post: I want a solid foundation in place to begin my investing journey.

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Quote from @Michael Dumler:

@Keshaun Harden going off of other BP members, pay down your debt. Lenders will account for your DTI when approving you for a loan, so try and get the debt off your name as soon as possible. Since you are starting, I would highly recommend that your first investment/purchase is a house hack deal. Begin by educating yourself on the strategy of house hacking by reading and listening to house hack-specific books and podcasts respectively. In the meantime, continue to save capital and build credit to further enhance your borrowing capability stature. Your team is going to consist mainly of your real estate agent and lender. Network with agents who have either house hacked before or regularly help house hack clients source deals. As someone else had mentioned, "Set for Life" is a great read and provides practical steps for someone in a position like yourself. Which market of Georgia are you in? Hope this helps!


 House hacking is actually something I am highly interested in. I will continue to educate and familiarize myself with it. I live in middle Georgia, but I'm willing to invest in places like Atlanta that aren't that far away... What is your experience with house hackers?

Post: I want a solid foundation in place to begin my investing journey.

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Quote from @Sarah Bojorquez:

Congratulations, you are in the right place.  There is so much free information here-take advantage of it.  Stalk the forum, analyze deals, network, read and learn about different strategies, pay down that debt, start building your "team" and play with the calculators.  You are ahead of most people just buy knowing you want more. If you see someone post about a deal that they did, ask questions.  Most people love to talk about their successes and will be happy to have conversations with you.  Good luck and feel free to reach out!


 You are so right... thank you! I will definitely be immersing myself in this sea of information 

Post: I want a solid foundation in place to begin my investing journey.

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Quote from @Jacob Stevenson:

Wish I would have started when I was in my 20's!  Be relentless in paying that debt down, do side work that gets you experience in real estate to earn extra money and grow your knowledge.  Start analyzing deals and building your network now.  

Good luck!


 I never thought about doing side work in real estate.. that's a great idea! How can I get involve in real estate on the side?

Post: I want a solid foundation in place to begin my investing journey.

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Quote from @Alex Talcott:
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I am new to BiggerPockets and new to real estate investing. I'm 25 I'm $50k in debt, but I want to become debt-free, replace my income from work, move out of my parents' house, create a better quality of life, and build wealth through small multi-family properties. What do I need to do to get started? And who do I need to be apart of my team? I live in Georgia


 What kind of debt?


 Credit card debt. It's definitely been a cloud over my head 

Post: I want a solid foundation in place to begin my investing journey.

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Quote from @Jeffrey Albaum:

Hi @Keshaun Harden! First off, good on you for identifying where you want to go! I would definitely recommend reading both Rich Dad Poor Dad and then Set for Life by @Scott Trench. Set for Life is extremely practical and gives concrete advice on how to achieve your goals - whereas Rich Dad Poor Dad is great for the big picture ideas, but doesn't have much in the way of pragmatic, actionable steps. Best of luck to you and hope this helps!


 I appreciate the recommendations! I have read Rich Dad Poor Dad but not Set For Life so I will definitely be picking that one up soon

Post: I want a solid foundation in place to begin my investing journey.

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I am new to BiggerPockets and new to real estate investing. I'm 25 I'm $50k in debt, but I want to become debt-free, replace my income from work, move out of my parents' house, create a better quality of life, and build wealth through small multi-family properties. What do I need to do to get started? And who do I need to be apart of my team? I live in Georgia