All Forum Posts by: George Griffeth

@Jay Thomas it could just be your phone. I just got a new phone, my old one was approaching 2 years old and things started crashing progressively over a 3 month period. I’m sure you’ve done the obvious things like delete the app and re-download it. I haven’t had a problem with the app myself lately.

I have used them more in the last year, but for long term stays. I consider long term a week or more. If I’m staying for less than a week, I get hotel rooms.

When it comes to Airbnb’s, looking at the bathroom is the most important part to me. It’s basically the bottom line when I’m picking an Airbnb. Clean, updated bathroom, I’ll stay; one I’m not fond of, and I won’t.

I like the idea of using forums like BP as a substitute for social media. I only use Instagram, I cleared it off useless things a while ago, but still find myself wasting time on there even though I find useful information to save occasionally. Something like Bigger Pockets has so much real world application and networking potential, the ROI of time spent on here is dramatically higher.

Spending more time on here organically cultivating relationships is an idea of mine I’ve had for about a year and haven’t stuck to. Wish I could call it a goal. Just being honest. This lost may be what kicks me ink gear to start moving towards accomplishing it. I’m going to keep checking in, hope you’re seeing some results from doing it so far 👏🏼

I can only speak for myself, I’m not suggesting it’s the best route for people in general, but I always say not going to college was one of the best decisions I’ve made in my life. I’m 28. I used that time to travel and live in Hawaii for a year, meet a ton of interesting people with perspectives I wouldn’t have been able to meet had I not gone, then jumped in with both feet in to construction, carpentry and painting specifically, which I still do to this day. I’m going to go out on my own in October. Today, information is so abundant, the only benefit I can imagine to going to college other than having the piece of paper would be immersing yourself in an environment with other people focused on education, but you can find that outside of school. Legitimate sources of it too, not just “checking the box”. You can find older people that have been in the private sector rather than education. Access to information is freely available, as much as you could ever need. There is the social experience college offers, but considering what forum we’re on I’ll assume that wouldn’t be a deciding factor for you. My 2 cents. 

Also, a vast majority of people I know that did great in high school and went to great schools, ended up back in our small town with giant school loans to pay back. They’d end up at home at 22-23, and it was soo common for people to be in the “now what” mindset. I remember that time vividly, I didn’t feel that, I felt like I had 4 years down a path at that point, and everyone that went to college was starting a new path and weren’t sure how to proceed. 

Copy that, I’ll keep an eye of for anything that seems fishy. I’m focused on using BP more to meet people when the time comes, along with doing things you mentioned in your first post. You have a crew in OC?

That’s actually what I had been hoping to do. Right now I want to establish my business, just like you said. Ideally I want to move up the ladder and do higher end custom projects, but know that isn’t happening right away (maybe me “knowing” it is the only reason it wont....) But just like you said, I’m aiming for smaller scale, consistent work. I’m getting a better sense of how important contacts are from this thread too. Thanks. 

@Steven Lowe - hmm... I can see expecting rural Texas numbers in Chicago leading to disappointment... seems like pure ignorance on their part at best. I’d like to try and minimize disappointment. That’s interesting about the hard money lenders too. Something to keep an eye out for. 

@Joyce Williams - I grew up in Dutchess County, currently live in Beacon until October. I was just curious. If you happen to need a landscaper in Poughkeepsie I know a guy that works by himself, he’s the nicest hearted guy I know he always helps older people for free. I’ve seen him take giant losses just because that’s who he is. He doesn’t get rich off it. If you’re in need of a landscaper you can’t find a better person, PM me if you happen to need one. Extremely trustworthy if you don’t live by your properties. Just throwing it out there in case you were looking. 

And for anyone wondering, I have a union job in NY doing highway construction right now that’s only in season 5 months a year, I still get compensated when I’m off. So the passed two years I’ve come back here to NY to work the season then go back to California. 

@Steven Lowe - Got ya. I’m assuming you started shifting more towards flips as time went on and they became more popular? From my experience as an employee working with homeowners can be more of a hassle than working with property managers with a long list of rentals. I don’t have experience working directly with investors on flips. What are you seeing most often nowadays where you’re at? Feel free to stop replying at any time lol I’m just trying to squeeze as much perspective as I can.