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All Forum Posts by: Stephanie Benjamin

Stephanie Benjamin has started 6 posts and replied 17 times.

Post: Las Vegas or Studio City Crash Pad

Stephanie BenjaminPosted
  • Investor
  • Studio City, CA
  • Posts 20
  • Votes 2

So my first fix and flip is under contract, been inspected, appraised and is now in the final stages for closing. I have to work 2.9 full time jobs here in LA just to cover expenses like rent. I am also stating my education for my real estate license next week. In the mean time I need cash flow to focus on my real estate business ventures. I really enjoy hosting guests through Airbnb. I am looking for properties in Las Vegas to use as a crash pads for flight crew and Airbnb. Being that it's a tourist city, Brand Ambassadors frequent the city and theirs always flight crew passing through, I know it will be very busy. I've started researching various areas and the Airbnb rules. Anyone have some great deals in Las Vegas coming up? I plan on buying in the next 30-60 days. 

Post: Wholesaler "Boots on Ground" in Chicago Needed ASAP!!!!

Stephanie BenjaminPosted
  • Investor
  • Studio City, CA
  • Posts 20
  • Votes 2

I know of a couple WholeSellers in Chicago, who are very active. Let's discuss fees off of first deal for connecting? 

Post: I did it! I choose my dreams and goals, so now what?

Stephanie BenjaminPosted
  • Investor
  • Studio City, CA
  • Posts 20
  • Votes 2

@David Gonzalez Thank you so much. I love your advise and this idea. Won't I need to be licensed to manage vacation rentals? I have been considering getting my realtors/brokers license as well. 

@Anssi Viljanen NoHo is right around the corner. It's definitely heavy with the younger crowd. Not sure I want to go to that area. They won't take care of the property. I'll look into the suburb areas you mentioned as well as David Gonzalez's suggestion above. 

Post: I did it! I choose my dreams and goals, so now what?

Stephanie BenjaminPosted
  • Investor
  • Studio City, CA
  • Posts 20
  • Votes 2

@Anssi Viljanen Nice!!! Wasn't it so liberating??? We quit what occurred to us as the most stable way to make money and stepped into the unknown. We said "there's gotta be a better way." How freaking intentional are WE? 

Your post is super inspiring. I want to get something here in Cali so I can move in, pay my rent towards a mortgage and Airbnb the rest of the place out. I have to be in the Studio City area since my dance classes are here. I'm just not trying to pay a half a mill for a 2 bedroom though, LBVS. Ponder says I...

Post: I did it! I choose my dreams and goals, so now what?

Stephanie BenjaminPosted
  • Investor
  • Studio City, CA
  • Posts 20
  • Votes 2

@Dave Visaya Thank you so much!!! I most certainly will jump right in. My first step is learning how to analyze a deal and then looking at which market I want to invest in. Would you say this is the best place to start? 

Post: I did it! I choose my dreams and goals, so now what?

Stephanie BenjaminPosted
  • Investor
  • Studio City, CA
  • Posts 20
  • Votes 2

@Antonie Martel, roger that! I will post that plan here for accountability by tomorrow 9pm CST.

Post: I did it! I choose my dreams and goals, so now what?

Stephanie BenjaminPosted
  • Investor
  • Studio City, CA
  • Posts 20
  • Votes 2

Hello world!

I freakin did it! I quit my job, to focus on something more meaningful. I took on driving Lyft, so I could create the schedule I need to make my real estate investor lifestyle work. More about me? 

In my spare time I sing, dance and I love whale watching. I have 5 business ideas that involve real estate and giving back to the community, to decrease violence in cities I once lived like Chicago and DC. My first fix and flip just went under contract last week and is being inspected today. I am super stoke. I have over 11 years of marketing experience developing marketing campaigns with big brands like Verizon Wireless and Qualcomm, 6 years of event production experience and over 11 years as an entrepreneur and small business coach. So why am I reaching out? I need YOUR support on this venture. There's nothing like team work. I also I want to ensure that the money I make from my first flip, goes into another property that I can 1) live in and 2) pay my debt down and 3) utilize Airbnb to pay down the mortgage faster. 

I currently live in Studio City, California. I used to have my apartment on Airbnb and I got a ton of requests.  I need some guidance on where to go to obtain a home that I can fix up, move guests into and begin to generate positive cash flow. I've heard of going to auctions, looking for motivated sellers etc. I just found a house online that sold for something stupid low like $12k. I didn't think those homes were still out there. Any who, my overall goal is cashflow and to also retire my father. Any words of encouragement and or guidance would be great. If you are interested in working together, lets connect. 

Much Love, 

Stephanie B.