All Forum Posts by: Joe Rivera

Doesn't it make much more sense, for new investors to start with a low price home, verses high price ones, considering their lack of money in the beginning? I live in South Florida, in a modest city, whose home prices are $125,000 to $200,000. Many of the homes here are in the foreclosure stages, or they have become bank-owned. It's harder to qualify for a mortgage with these prices. On the other hand, Ocala, Florida home prices start as low as $50,000, for a decent 3 bedroom, 2 bath house. I happen to like Ocala, and have thought of living there. I could almost buy a house in Ocala CASH, instead of worrying about getting a mortgage. I would appreciate any and all comments, positive or negative.

Hi Marshall!

Welcome to BiggerPockets! I read your blog and I wanted you to know, that you are an inspiration to this 68 year 'young' man. I grew up liking mobile homes (my mother and stepfather lived in one) and real estate investing in general. Along the way, I 'sidetracked' myself by doing other things, but I still believe that real estate IS the way to true financial independence. You are definitely getting an early start at it, and I sincerely wish you the best Marshall!

Joe

Welcome to BiggerPockets Celia!

I was stationed at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base many years ago (during the Vietnam war). I enjoyed living in Tucson and getting to know the surrounding areas. I especially liked the weather! South Florida is not as comfortable. Like you, I have been 'learning' real estate for many years but I like to keep learning. BiggerPockets offers something for everybody! I admire your worthy goals. Continued success to you!

Joe

Hi Colisha! Welcome to BiggerPockets. I am new too, and looking to learn new things about real estate investing.  All the best to you!

Hi everybody! I signed on to BiggerPockets some time ago, but have not really been active on this website. I would like to seek out real estate agents in South Florida, that have invested in real estate for themselves, and who they presently work for? I am an inactive real estate agent, who is thinking about working again as a Realtor, with the intention of becoming a real estate investor too. Many years ago (when I obtained my real estate license) I bought several single family homes (one at a time), rented, and then sold them, but I really didn't know much about investing, then. Would like to hear from those people, who started out with one small rental property, and then worked their way into producing a nice positive cash flow today. Any, and all comments will be appreciated. Thank you!

I'm an inactive real estate agent in South Florida, that would like to specialize in residential income properties, including single family homes. How do I find the right real estate brokerage office, that will give me the support and guidance to help me learn the investment side of real estate sales?