All Forum Posts by: Steven Woods

Hey BP family! Good evening and happy holidays. I come to you all with a quote and question tonight.

Question: Have you ever felt like something/someone is guiding you along a path? I ask because I have this thought that everything happens for a reason, and there's been properties that I had the chance to acquire...and didn't or I have a potential deal under contract and it doesn't go through for whatever reason...yet.... it led me to find the current deals and people that I have on my team today. IDK just a thought I guess.

Quotes: "The house/deal you end up with, is the one that was meant for you!"

Heard this one this morning and loved it: "In the morning you have a decision to make, go back to sleep and dream your dreams orrrrrr wake up and chase them"

as always Hustle and Motivate 

Melissa you hit the nail right on the head with that comment! Especially the last portion about not seeing the extent of what we are accomplishing. That is exactly what I'm currently going through. I honestly feel as though sometimes I'm not moving quickly or that I can be doing more or taking on more and not realizing I have been able to accomplish task that wouldn't necessarily be deemed as "easy" or "for beginners" (I say this with the upmost humbleness) But I guess that feeling keeps making me push to new levels that have me look back and think wow.

I really appreciate your comment and want you to know that it really did have a resounding effect on me 

Awesome! This is exactly why I ask because I wasn't thinking of the vacant land policy or a builders risk policy, but will get on that ASAP!! Thanks for the help I really appreciate it!

Hey BP family! SOooooo I've been digging deeper into low income affordable housing and doing developments in the city of Lake Elsinore. I currently have a 13 unit project underway but wanted to know my BP fam's opinion/ advice on the topic. To me the most important thing is going to come down to tenant screening but wonder what other tid bits everyone may have. Any advice is helpful and greatly appreciated! 

Hey BP family! Just wanted to see who else has enjoyed Brandon Turner & Brian Murray's new book! I've been using this as well as The Best Ever Apartment Syndication book by Joe Fairless to guide me on my multifamily journey and want to know what inspires you on your journey? Maybe could help me find my next good read! Let me know! 

Hey BP family! 

Quick synopsis on my current deal:

vacant land located in the Historic Downtown District of Lake Elsinore. .61 acres allowing 13 units. Currently in the process of acquiring land from the city to start the permitting phase of the project.

Q's:  Anyone know of any excellent real estate attorney's, multifamily insurance providers, ground up construction lender?? 

Now before you guys go thinking I haven't looked for this.........I have, but I love to have options on the table especially so I can compare. 

A's: NONE (put your advice HERE!!!) 

As for myself, I'm a new investor currently 2 years in but loving and learning every part of multifamily and plan to scale big! Any and all advice helps and is greatly appreciated!!

Hey BP! This forum is becoming like more of a diary of sorts but it's nice to put thoughts out into the universe.

So, I'm realizing my identity or "lane" as an investor which is a developer. I didn't think or know I was one until multiple individuals acknowledged me as exactly that. To make a long story short I'm currently working on developing 13 units in the city of Lake Elsinore, CA and while going through the process of developing raw land into multifamily housing there's going to be a ton of people you come in contact with the are essential to the development process. Although this is only my 2nd year into investing in real estate I've been fortunate enough to be in the current position I'm in which at first didn't seem like a developer but now looking at it I understand what the individuals were saying.

I share this thought because I want all of my BP members to take on and embrace yourself as truly an investor or whatever investing title you may receive along your journey. Once I truly felt like I was a developer my whole attitude/identity/mindset changed for the better! Embrace the change, internalize it, and become it!!!

Hustle & Motivate 

Hey Jody thanks for the response! I love having different views/angles of a topic to digest. You are absolutely correct about the shier amount of podcast that are available to the publics disposal but this can be correlated to something like music. So many genres/artist/styles within music but even the smallest artist has their following. 

To me it's not making the podcast for "someone" or a specific audience, it's more to have content out..in my own words.. that may or may not connect with the masses. I'm not sure how familiar you are with guys like Dr. Dre/ The Game/ Kendrick Lamar but they were all brought up and advertised in the same way. "1st win your local city/community then take over the world" <---World might be a bit far fetched but you can get the angle I'm going with. 

My content will be a version of investing talk that is targeted to the younger crowd who may not know or understand due to the way they were raised. I myself came from poor backgrounds and living in areas that were economically challenged and lacked opportunity. Being that my mom had me young, her financial education was dismal (But she only knew to work and save, never to invest and build credit) To her credit was the "devil" LOL. So I'm looking for individuals that lack the basic knowledge of just starting out.

I think when it comes to you starting your own podcast you seem like you are very analytical about the things you do which is great! You choose to hold yourself at a much higher standard and this, although can make things challenging, it often leads you to create solid & sound ideas/projects. I encourage you to not always let the perfectionist within you always win. If we always needed things to be 100% there would never be room for growth within that process. This growth drives people to achieve more and share their story with other like minded individuals creating cycles like B/P which encourages those who know, to share. And for those who are just starting out to not be afraid to reach out and connect.

"Hussle and Motivate"

Hey B/P community! A big part of me has been considering doing a podcast for the "NEW" investors out  in the world. Especially those who, like myself may have started with no knowledge or money and are grinding it out to the top! What do you guys think? Might try to make it themed around my biggest inspirational speak the late great Nipsey Hussle,  call it the "DOUBLE UP" podcast. HUSSLE and MOTIVATE!

Hey B/P community! Good morning and happy Monday! I just felt the need to bring attention down to an area that is a sleeping giant! Although I'm fairly new I can see trends that are taking place in certain area's in the I.E specifically in the Elsinore area! Check it out!! I think we look out of state quick and don't realize we have excellent opportunities right in our backyard!! 

Don't try and save a penny....only to lose a dollar!