All Forum Posts by: Shaun Caldwell

 Thanks for the warm introduction and invite. I'll see you Tuesday!

 No, I think you misunderstood my post. I am looking to gain experience by way of mentorship from an experienced rehabber/flipper or landlord. 

 Thanks! Looking forward to being an active member and taking advantage of all the resources this website offers!

 Thanks for your response! It's encouraging to get positive feedback from an seasoned real estate investor. 

Dawn, thanks so much for your feedback. Those are all very common yet often times overlooked character traits that you'd come to expect from someone looking for guidance and support from a seasoned real estate investor. The "on the job" training is really where I could benefit from some training. Do you have any seasoned rehab/flippers and/or landlords contacts in the Charlotte, NC area that might be interested in my proposition?

BP Community,

I'm new to investing and would really like to find a mentor in the Charlotte, North Carolina area, if at all possible. I am slowing becoming an active member on BP and have plans on attending several local REIA groups and hope to make connections there as well.

My long term goal is to buy and hold rental properties, although I would never turn down the opportunity to rehab and flip a home. Starting out as a wholesaler I understand how important it is to find great deals that investors can profit from. From everything that I've heard and seen, the biggest mistake made by inexperienced wholesalers and investors is inaccurately calculating the ARV and repair costs on properties. I would rather take my time and learn the business opposed to rushing and tarnishing my reputation by marketing bad deals. In saying that, I am looking to gain experience in the rehab and eventually the buy and hold areas of REI and ultimately learn what constitutes a great deal.

What value could I bring to a rehabber/flipper?

Knowledge, skills, and abilities:

1. Time. I can commit roughly 20-25 hours per week

2. Superior technical support and service in a wide range of areas including phone reception, document processing, and case management. Managed the reception area for an office of 40+ staff members.

3. Direct marketing. Extensive experience in creating high-impact campaigns & partnerships across platforms & audience segments. I currently own a commercial printing and graphic design business.

4. Prior small business management experience. Solid understanding of topics including but not limited to human resources, financial planning, marketing, etc.

Last and most importantly my WHY. I have two parents whose health is declining. Healthcare is not cheap nor are the day to day living expenses for two retirees in their 60’s. I desperately want to give them the best life possible and at the same time make them proud of their son. I see real estate as a great vehicle to make this happen and I will stop at nothing to see it through. I am hoping that the right investor they will recognize this as not only an opportunity to increase their bottom-line but just as important change the course of someone’s life.

Thank you all for your attention and I look forward to your feedback.

Shaun

BP Community,

I'm new to investing and would really like to find a mentor in the Charlotte, North Carolina area, if at all possible. I am slowing becoming an active member on BP and have plans on attending several local REIA groups and hope to make connections there as well.

My long term goal is to buy and hold rental properties, although I would never turn down the opportunity to rehab and flip a home. Starting out as a wholesaler I understand how important it is to find great deals that investors can profit from. From everything that I've heard and seen, the biggest mistake made by inexperienced wholesalers and investors is inaccurately calculating the ARV and repair costs on properties. I would rather take my time and learn the business opposed to rushing and tarnishing my reputation by marketing bad deals. In saying that, I am looking to gain experience in the rehab and eventually the buy and hold areas of REI and ultimately learn what constitutes a great deal.

What value could I bring to a landlord?

Knowledge, skills, and abilities:

1. Time. I can commit roughly 20-25 hours per week

2. Superior technical support and service in a wide range of areas including phone reception, document processing, and case management. Managed the reception area for an office of 40+ staff members.

3. Direct marketing. Extensive experience in creating high-impact campaigns & partnerships across platforms & audience segments. I currently own a commercial printing and graphic design business.

4. Prior small business management experience. Solid understanding of topics including but not limited to human resources, financial planning, marketing, etc.

Last and most importantly my WHY. I have two parents whose health is declining. Healthcare is not cheap nor are the day to day living expenses for two retirees in their 60’s. I desperately want to give them the best life possible and at the same time make them proud of their son. I see real estate as a great vehicle to make this happen and I will stop at nothing to see it through. I am hoping that the right investor they will recognize this as not only an opportunity to increase their bottom-line but just as important change the course of someone’s life.

Thank you all for your attention and I look forward to your feedback.

Shaun

BP Community,

Starting out as a wholesaler I understand how important it is to find great deals that investors can profit from. From everything that I've heard and seen, the biggest mistake made by inexperienced wholesalers and investors is inaccurately calculating the ARV and repair costs on properties. I would rather take my time and do things correctly opposed to rushing and tarnishing my reputation by marketing weak deals. In saying that, I am looking to gain experience in the rehab and eventually the buy and hold areas of REI. If you are a rehabber or landlord, if given the chance to work personally with an apprentice/mentee, what knowledge, skills, and abilities would you find attractive and important to you?

My name is Shaun Caldwell and just getting started in the business of real estate investing. I am currently located in Charlotte, North Carolina where I own and operate a commercial printing and graphic design company.

My objective is to create a solid business moving Charlotte’s worst properties from the hands of owners who don’t have the ability or desire to renovate and maintain them into the hands of skilled investors and landlords who will create attractive, affordable housing for area residents.

At this point my focus is on getting educated about real estate investing by way of practical advice (BP, books, audio, etc.) and experience (mentoring/apprenticeship).

I actually came across this site accidently after completing a Google search for a very popular real estate investing seminar. Needless to say it was one of the best search queries I’ve ever done!