All Forum Posts by: Taylor Hudgins

No problem!!

Hi Timothy, We've had a lot of luck looking at foreclosures on the MLS. Especially if you filter by market time and offer slightly lower on foreclosures that have been sitting on the market for awhile. Banks typically try to get rid of their properties ASAP so they'll probably be more open to a lower offer on a property that has been on the market longer than 60 days. Hopes this helps in your search!

Hi Matthew - Congrats on jumping in to the world of real estate investing! Every area is different, but partnering with a real estate agent will help you through the steps of acquiring REO properties in your area. If you go to BiggerPockets.com > Network (in the top ribbon) > Real Estate Agents, you can find investor-friendly agents in your area who will have experience with REO properties.

Best of luck on your new adventure!!!

Hi Joseph,  Congrats on the duplex!! How much work is needed?  I know a few General Contractors and also some Handymen depending on the extent of work that you need.  Feel free to message me any time.

Hi Ejayce, Not sure what markets you're looking in, but you can find some realtors and property managers by going to BiggerPockets.com > Network (in the top ribbon) > Real Estate Agents (or Property Manager) and filter out by zip code.

Best of luck to you!

Hi Kelsey,

There are a ton of different ways to get started!  I'm not sure about the shape of the home or the current market in you're in, but would you be able to do a live-in flip?  It may be a great way to start if your mother would be open to selling it!

Here's a great article to help out as well!

https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/minimize-risk-live-in-flip

@Steven Scheetz No problem at all!  I'm so glad it was helpful!  Sometimes starting out is overwhelming, but that episode really helps you take it all in through small steps.  Best of wishes to you and your wife!!!

Hi Steven,  That is so exciting!  Depending on where she is on the beginning spectrum, I absolutely LOVE this video by Brandon Turner (not sure if it's a podcast episode), but it's a great start: 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pckzshFxc-w

Another great episode is #142: 22 1/2 Actionable Steps for Beginners - this is a great episode that breaks down all the pieces to your first deal in baby steps that are much easier to take in.

Best of luck to you and your wife!!

Hi Jay,

I'm not in the area, but a great place to start is by attending some local meetups with other investors to ask them in person.  There is absolutely nothing stronger than a high referral from another investor.

You could also go to BiggerPockets.com > Network (in the to ribbon) > Real Estate Agents and filter by zip code.  You'll be able to find other great investor-friendly agents in your area!

Hi Rashaan,  Congrats on starting your real estate investing journey!!  You can always start running numbers on properties listed publicly like zillow.com or trulia.com.

Not sure if you're looking at deals to flip or deals for rentals, but Brandon Turner has a great video on running numbers: 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T_7vhsSBi7c

You can also check out the BiggerPockets.com calculators too which can help you get on your feet!