All Forum Posts by: Kyle Blackmon

As a Realtor myself, and someone who specializes in distressed and "Add-Value" properties. I’m always curious to hear from others in the community, especially those who’ve worked with investors or built up their own network of clients. I’d love to know: How did you find and build connections with your realtor? And for those who are investors, how did you go about connecting with your first (or even long-term) real estate clients? Was it through networking events, online platforms, or something else entirely?

@Katie Southard Definetly could make the transition. If you're wanting to get into construction managment there's two main areas you would need to make yourself an expert in; Reading plans & Scheduling. In construction your plans are your Bible, so you need to know how to locate any discrepencies, locate answers to questions froms trades, understanding "Take-offs" with your materials, and be able to visualize in a 3D space what the plans are describing. With your experience working in building materials this could come easier to you. Scheduling is knowing the building process and knowing who to schedule when to ensure there's no delays in work. Knowing what trades can work simotaneously and who can't. Also setting standards amungst your trades. Being albe to disect trades work that will not only meet inspection standards but exceed the investor or owners expectations. 

With your experience I definetly think you could make the move. I would see what kind of building you'd like to get into. There's many different avenues you could take. You could do General Contracting where you'd need knowledge of all trades or manage a team of one single trade. 

Hope some of this insight could help with your decision if you decide to take the leap! 

Hey Y'all!

I’m reaching out for some advice from all the experienced investors out there. This past year, I made the leap from construction management to getting my Real Estate license and joining a brokerage. My goal is to build the capital needed to start investing in Real Estate, and I felt this was the best way to get there.

I spent 6 years as a project superintendent with a commercial builder, followed by 2 years as a construction manager in the track home industry. Over the years, I’ve learned a ton, and now I’m applying that experience to my Real Estate practice. To leverage my background, I joined an investment brokerage that specializes in Fix & Flip and investment properties.

Has anyone else made a similar transition? Any tips, tricks, or advice would be greatly appreciated! Thank you all for taking the time to read this and share your thoughts!

Hello! Please see my list of current listings in the Austin Area. All of these are available as of today (9/27).

BUY & HOLD OR SHORT/LONG TERM RENTAL IN 78724

3 Bed 1.25 Bath @ 1,067 Sqft 

Recently Remodeled and sits on a 8,803 Sqft Lot 

Asking $260,000

FIX & FLIP OPPORTUNITY WITH LAKE PARK & BOAT RAMP ACCESS IN 78743

3 Bed 2 Bath @ 2,020 Sqft 

Cosmetic flip Est. 80k Rehab ARV in Mid 700's

Hilltop East Views of Lake Austin on .485 Acres

Asking $380,000

INCOME PRODUCING RV PARK 45 MIN FROM AUSTIN 

28 Acre property with 10.5 acres converted into a 30 stall RV Park 

Remaining 17.5 Acres is undeveloped and unentitled 

RV Park has a 1200sqft Cedar Cabin with Laundry on site 

Running a 93% Occupancy rate

Asking $2,300,000 at a 6% CAP Rate that could easily be raised by developing or sub dividing the remaining 17.5 acres.

FIX & FLIP OPPERTUNITY BY THE DOMAIN IN 78727

3 Bed 2 Bath @ 1,530 Sqft 

Cosmetic Flip Est. 45k Rehab cost ARV in mid 400's

One of the largest lots in the Neighborhood at 11,683 Sqft 

Neighborhood is one of the few by the Domain that allow for short term rentals

Asking $310,000  Tax Appraisal @ 400k 

TEAR DOWN WITH A/B UNIT OPPORTUNITY WALKING DISTANCE TO AUSTIN EAST SIDE SHOPS IN 78702

Distressed 3 bed 2 bath @ 1,448 Sqft 

Ability to build two separate A/B Units on the 9,361 Sqft Corner lot

Walking distance to Texas State Cemetery, Kealing Middle School, and all the new shops and restaurants on the growing Austin East Side 

Asking $599,900 Potential ARV w/ A-B Units around 1.8m-2m

FIRE DAMAGE HOUSE IN 78744

3 Bed 2 Bath @ 1,196sqft

Fire damage on rear of home at kitchen. Down to studs throughout.

ARV 380k

Asking $170,000

INTERESTED IN ANY OF THESE? GIVE ME A CALL OR TEXT TODAY (512)818-9093

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