All Forum Posts by: Suzie Remilien

@Simon Sanchez If there are no REIA groups close to you in Estherville, IA, don't give up. Attend virtual meetings provided by the Des Moines group if it works with your schedule. Also visit real estate groups on meetup.com such as the Real Estate Wealth Institute. If all else fails, create your own local real estate meetup and ask if any agents in your office are open to co-hosting the group with you.

Best of luck!

@Georges Haykal Thank you for your question. I need more information so I can point you in the right direction. 

Are you trying to learn how to become a real estate agent, a property manager or to invest in rental properties? If you're trying to become a real estate agent, you should start with the National Association of Realtors; if a property manager, then try National Association of Residential Property Managers. If the you want to be a landlord, stick with BiggerPockets and buy a few books under the Learn tab and join your local REIA.

If you're not sure yet what kind of course you want, continue to read BP and attend local events held by real estate investing groups until you figure it out. We will be here for you.

@Angelo Looney Assuming that you have already gotten a pre-approval from a lender, review the listings that agents are sending to see if they meet your criteria. Run the numbers, create a short list, make some offers. Adjust as needed. Rinse and repeat.

As to the contractor question, ask local agents/investors for a few recommendations. (You can check the Houston, Texas, subforum on BP for referrals).  Ask if they would be willing to walk the property with you (for a price).See also the Book on Estimating Rehab Costs by J Scott if you plan to buy fixers or not. It's still a great book. Good luck!

@Robert Loera In what way are you thinking? You will likely get more replies if you can be a little more specific. Can you elaborate on what concerns you have about getting a property in your name?  

@Kristin Montgomery If the goal is a HELOC, line of credit similar to a credit card, instead of HELOAN, try Homebridge.

@Christy Berger You will be able to get better terms with a higher FICO, say 660 or higher. If you've exhausted local community banks, message me directly. I may be able to help.

Will do, thanks!

@Tony Hip Barahona A title company can assist with that deed. As others have suggested, talk to the lender on the loan first before you proceed.

Best of luck!

Seeking a real estate agent that lives, works or covers Union, MS, area zip code 39365. I was unable to find anyone using the "Find an Agent" tab at the top of the page.

Please reach out to me privately. Thank you.

@Robert Atwood Congratulations on starting your real estate journey! If you have not done so already,

1) Check out the Ultimate Beginner's Guide to Real Estate Investing under the Education tab on BP. Use this to find a strategy/niche. You can also browse the blog and webinars under the same section.

2) Go to www.annualcreditreport.com and download free copies of your three credit reports - Experian, Equifax and Transunion. Review them carefully and make any necessary corrections. Fixing errors on your credit report can go a long way towards getting you qualified to buy a home, car and getting a job or insurance sometimes. This is far more important than pulling your credit score. 

Good luck!