All Forum Posts by: Makani Donaldson

hey, im new RE and am learning as much as I can about investing and what not. I was originally trying to acquire my first property but being fresh out of college and poor financial spending previously, I've set myself up pretty bad. I've been changing things around but living in Hawaii, finding a place to buy and live is a challenge with my price point. I've been digging into wholesaling more recently and figured, while I'm not lendable right now, might as well build some capital outside of my w-2 and wholesaling seems the best. Any local wholesalers in Hawaii I could meet up with and chat to see if it's something I want/could get into? If not here locally, any tips to get started? I've listened to podcasts, read forums, posts, articles and gotten a very basic understanding of it but am just unsure of where to go from here. Let me know if anyone has any suggestions! I appreciate your time :)

@Drew Sygit thanks for your insight! Super helpful!

Hey everyone, I've been thinking about getting into the arbitrage space for awhile and midterm makes sense for my market. My question is when applying for the lease, most properties in my market are run by a management company. Personally I'd like to talk with the landlord instead of a manager, in my mind, it's easier to cut out the middle man to have a conversation. Does anyone find that that's the case? If so, what's the best way to do talk with the landlord. Or is just the same to talk to the property manager and pitch the idea of a rental arbitrage?
in either case, does anyone have tips as to go about the actual pitch?
Id also prefer to converse in person so would I ask the PM and or landlord to meet in person? Or do I just do my best over traditional messaging. 

hopefully that all makes sense and I appreciate anybody's feedback! 

@Jaycee Greene yes I do. But maybe I'm over thinking it. Is it as simple as just asking if they need help with anything? Haha. I appreciate your responses 

@Jaycee Greene the goal is to own rentals. Both long and mtr. Also thinking about wholesaling as a means to build capital 

Hey everyone, I'm wondering what's the best way to approach a seasoned investor to start out. 
I don't have a lot to offer as far as money or experience goes but I do have time available to do things. Listening to podcasts people often say find a need or something that the seasoned investor doesn't want to do or where you can be of value. 
I have no problem approaching people but I just don't know what exactly to offer. I'm not sure how I would offer to do a specific job or task when I'm not even sure of the tasks that are typically needed to be done in a RE deal. 
im not sure if my question makes sense to others but hopefully i could get some advice on how to go about offering my services of time. 
thanks for you time! 

 Yes, I’ve been working for the past 4 years at two separate jobs but was part time up until may 2024 when I went full time in both jobs. Still wasn’t making enough to qualify. Only taking 4k home before taxes and working full time. 

@Tim Delaney thanks for the advice. I live in Hawaii so finding a Multifamily is going to be a little out of my price range haha but thanks again!

Hey everyone, so I started briefly looking into my markets that I would want to get into then met with a lender. I reached out to only 3 two got back and 1 I was actually able to have a conversation with. But with that one lender I found I am not lendable due to not having proof of income for the last two years. I graduated college may of 2024 and was only working part time through college not making enough to be lendable obviously. Another concern is after the two years, I still wouldn’t be lendable for most properties in my markets due to that lack of income. 
I’m starting off wanting to get into a primary residence that I plan to house hack and then figure out the next move into investment properties but that’s down the road

with all that said, are there other ways that im not thinking of to 1. Be lendable or 2. Be able to get into my first, 2nd or 3rd property? I know I could have a family member co-sign a mortgage with me but not sure the best way to approach that conversation and what incentives I’d be able to offer to make it worth while for them other then their “familial duties” haha. 

Would love to hear people’s suggestions or thoughts. 
everyone’s so amazing in their responses and I really appreciate everyone’s thoughtful feedback! 

Thank you all to who replied! I appreciate everyone’s feed back and responses! Definitely a lot to think about!