All Forum Posts by: Patrick G.

They are called "con-men" for a reason.

Like at least one other person here, I happened upon his Youtube channel and found him to offer what still appears to be all kinds of decent advice. 

I then took a look at his website which seemed a bit sketchy(no real info), and thankfully checked here for any mention of his business as I had been contemplating contacting him.

Crisis. Adverted. 

Thanks to you and all of your efforts in exposing him. 

Thanks @Tony Lin, that might work. 

Note to self: Become one of @Jay Hinrichs vendors.

Great point Jay, thanks for making it.

Thanks, I used to work for a company based in Tempe so I was out in that area a bunch although wasn't driving the neighborhoods.

As to how often I visit I'm envisioning at least a couple of trips initially to meet people I potentially want to work with/view properties/etc. and then if I want to do a property a year or so at least once a year and that's being somewhat optimistic assuming that every time I look at a set of properties on a trip I am going to find something to buy.  

 Thank Mike, will take a look. 

 Yes cash flow investing is definitely what resonates most with me. 

Arizona might work if I can find a provider with the right deals, thanks.  

I'm not terribly concerned with being close to the property BUT I am not working with anyone without meeting them in person and I am not buying anything without seeing it so that in itself is a couple of trips. Also my goal is to do a purchase every 1 year or so going forward (BRRRR) so the trips begin to add up...

I have negative interest in investing in anything in CA given the current course it is on. 

I currently reside in CA and am looking to start doing out-of-state investing with a turnkey provider. Given free cash my plan is to start out modest (SFRs in the 100k or so range). I also have a more than full-time job so my ability to visit the market(s) I'll be investing in is somewhat constrained. While I see lots of great opportunities with providers here in places like OH, TN, etc. I am looking for good markets that aren't a 7+ hour flight away.

Suggestions welcome!

Here's an alternative: roll the 401k into a Self Directed IRA, find a house you want to eventually retire in, buy it and cashflow it until you are ready to retire.