All Forum Posts by: May Thompson

Hi May! I'm a local investor and realtor here in Des Monies. Based on what you said, I'd recommend (if you haven't already) reading the book 'How To Invest With Low To No Money Down'. I also think networking with investors in the area is another great way to get started and to make connections. There is an investor meet-up every Friday morning at Smoky Row on Cottage Grove at 7:00am and another the 2nd Tuesday of every month at the Iowa Tap Room downtown at 5:30pm, I highly recommend going to those! 

I would be happy to connect and chat over a coffee as well! 

Hi May! I'm a local investor and realtor here in Des Monies. Based on what you said, I'd recommend (if you haven't already) reading the book 'How To Invest With Low To No Money Down'. I also think networking with investors in the area is another great way to get started and to make connections. There is an investor meet-up every Friday morning at Smoky Row on Cottage Grove at 7:00am and another the 2nd Tuesday of every month at the Iowa Tap Room downtown at 5:30pm, I highly recommend going to those!

I would be happy to connect and chat over a coffee as well!

Hi May! I'm a local investor and realtor here in Des Monies. Based on what you said, I'd recommend (if you haven't already) reading the book 'How To Invest With Low To No Money Down'. I also think networking with investors in the area is another great way to get started and to make connections. There is an investor meet-up every Friday morning at Smoky Row on Cottage Grove at 7:00am and another the 2nd Tuesday of every month at the Iowa Tap Room downtown at 5:30pm, I highly recommend going to those! 

I would be happy to connect and chat over a coffee as well! 

Hi May! Congrats on making the decision to start your real estate investing journey! I am also located in the Des Moines area - Indianola to be exact. My husband and I own a multifamily rental and a few single-family rentals we seller financed. We also own a cabin short-term rental (on airbnb and vrbo) that I self-manage everything from my phone. I am also a licensed real estate agent. If you have any questions or want to chat real estate investing, feel free to reach out and I am happy to be an open book! 

Hi! I don't particularly have a lot of advice for you as I am just getting into real estate investing as well. However, I noticed your location was Des Moines and that is where I am from. I plan to attend the Des Moines Real Estate Investing meet-up at Iowa Tap Room on March 14th. I'd love to connect if you go!

@May Thompson Welcome! Wholesaling is low barrier to entry and extremely competitive. I wholesaled for 6 months making 100+ cold calls a day. Only ended up with one contract. It's not really REI and more of marketing.

What I'd recommend, is network on here and locally. Wherever you're trying to buy. That way you can find deals, partners, and anyone you may need on a team. Personally, I found all strategies more appealing than wholesaling.