All Forum Posts by: Sidney Johnson

@Travis Timmons thank your for sharing these details in your personal experience. My partner is onboard with the idea and we are strong financially. Like I said we are looking to broaden our selection. It's either going to be a single family live-in flip or a duplex/triplex situation. Which ever we choose will at least give us some experience and perspective in the over all process of REI!

Thank you, Alan

Hello all,

Just writing to ask if anyone can recommend a book or books that outline the Live-in flip strategy.

Thanks,

Sidney

@Shawn Mcenteer 

Thanks for the reply! This would be great. PM me your preferred method of contact!

@Wale Lawal thank you for your input. These are all valuable tips I will apply on this journey. There is so much for me to consider so I am grateful for your perspective! 
You seem to be familiar with New Jersey. Do you own property here  yourself?

Thank you, Shawn. This is powerful insight and it gives me hope! I’m curious, how long was it before YOU reached full time real estate status? It’s always interesting hearing about peoples personal journeys!

Hello and thank you! Congratulations on your first property. My goal is to buy my first within the next 1-2 years and house hack the property. There is so much to learn and I am grateful for your reply. I will keep these tips in mind moving forward. Thank you, Maddie! 

Thank you for your input, Jonathan. I cannot find information on the meet up in JC. All I see is for one in Fairfield. Could you provide that information when you find time? Thank you.

Hello! New investor here. I'm in the beginning stages of my RE investing journey and I'm here to begin networking. I would love to connect with some people, especially those with experience! Any input, advise, suggestions, cautions or tips on investing in New Jersey would be greatly appreciated. I'm currently spending time learning as much as I can from various resources including books here on BP, accumulating capital and structuring my strategy. 

I am also considering changing careers and becoming a real estate agent and would like some input on that. I have been working as a Mercedes-Benz Technician for over a decade now and I feel my earning potential has capped, especially with how the industry has changed for technicians over the years. As a technician I am familiar with the "feast or famine" mindset, self managing & organization, and how my personal effort impacts my income. Becoming an agent is attractive to me due to the earning potential, relationship building and flexibility. I was hoping to receive some realistic feedback on the "flexibility" aspect of the work. I understand the more clients you have, the busier you are. I guess I am trying to understand is how much of your life are you sacrificing as an RE agent. How does one manage this work/life balance? Any input would be great! 

Thank you!