Skip to content
Get started
Resources & Media
Resource Hub Bookstore Blog Guides Pro-Exclusives PRO Podcasts Pro Partnerships
Events & training
BPCON2025 Webinars Bootcamps Events & Meetups
Strategies
How to Manage Your Rental Property How to Operate a Short-Term Rental How to Passively Invest in Real Estate How to House Hack How Does the BRRRR Method Work How to Flip a House How to Invest in Commercial Real Estate How to Invest in Real Estate How to Invest in Multifamily Real Estate How to Build Wealth
BPCON2025
This is your chance to learn from the best, network with the best, and become one of the best in the game.
New Year, New Goals
From resolutions to results: Join top investors for 8 weeks of action and accountability
Pick markets
Pick markets
Market Finder - NEW PRO Picking a Market Workshop PRO Picking a Market Worksheet Top 100 Cash Flow Markets Market Insights - Sunbelt Region
Market finder
Pinpoint the best real estate market for your specific goals with expert recommendations and real-time data on appreciation, affordability, rent to price ratio, and more.
Find deals
Find deals
On-Market Deal Finder - New PRO Off-Market Deal finding PRO Real Estate Syndications Investor-Friendly Agents Find Foreclosures Community Listings (FSBO) Business Directory
Deal finder
Quickly find your perfect investment property based on your cash flow and ROI goals.
Invelo - Off market deals
Scale your portfolio with off-market deals
Analyze deals
Calculators
Rental Property Calculator PRO Rehab Estimator PRO Rent Estimator PRO BRRRR PRO Fix & Flip PRO Short-Term Rental PRO Sell vs. Keep PRO All Calculators
Rental property calculator
Is it a good deal? Run your numbers like a pro with this simple yet powerful calculator.
Rent estimator
Understand how much rental income you can expect based on recent reports and data for your specific property.
Manage properties
Manage properties
Managing Properties 101 Find a Property Manager RentRedi Property Management Software PRO Property Management Tools Ask a Management Question Finding Tenants PRO Screening Tenants PRO Leases + Landlord Forms PRO Accounting/Bookkeeping PRO Property Insurance Property Maintenance / Rehab PRO
Property management software
Manage tenants, tasks, and your entire portfolio with one simple tool.
Property manager finder
Find reliable property management partnerships that last.
Forums
For You
Newest Trending Unanswered My Discussions Followed Discussions Followed Categories Followed Locations Followed People
General Real Estate
General Real Estate Investing Starting Out Deal Analysis Buying & Selling Business & Marketing Landlording Property Management Reviews & Feedback
Real Estate Strategies
House Hacking BRRRR Short-Term Rentals Mid-Term Rentals Multi-Family Fix & Flip Other Strategies
Finance & Financing
Lending Creative Finance Personal Finance Taxes & Legal Issues
News & Announcements
Official Site Announcements Market Trends & Data Real Estate News & Current Events Pro Exclusive Area PRO
Events & Networking
Events & Meetups Classifieds
Store
All Books
BLACK FRIDAY SALE Best Sellers Browse All New Books & Pre-Orders Bundle & Save Books for Beginners
Simplify your goals and find clarity for your investing
Dave Meyer's newest book gives a practical framework to craft and execute YOUR personalized real estate plan.
Claim your piece of a $30B industry.
Build wealth with this insider's guide to glamping, campgrounds, and RV parks in the outdoor hospitality industry.
Pricing
Plans and Pricing
Pro Membership Business Membership
TRY PRO FOR 7 DAYS COMPLETELY FREE
Avoid mistakes and make informed decisions with Pro.
GROW YOUR BUSINESS
Promote your business on BiggerPockets and make quality connections with the right investors
×
PRO
Pro Members Get Full Access!
Get off the sidelines and take action in real estate investing with BiggerPockets Pro. Our comprehensive suite of tools and resources minimize mistakes, support informed decisions, and propel you to success.
Advanced networking features
Market and Deal Finder tools
Property analysis calculators
Landlord Command Center
$0
TODAY
$69.00/month when billed monthly.
$32.50/month when billed annually.
7 day free trial. Cancel anytime
Already a Pro Member? Sign in here
Pick markets, find deals, analyze and manage properties. Try BiggerPockets PRO.
x
Followed Discussions Followed Categories Followed People Followed Locations
All Forum Categories
All Forum Categories
Followed Discussions
Followed Categories
Followed People
Followed Locations
Market News & Data
Market Trends & Data
Buying & Selling Real Estate
Out of State Investing
Real Estate News & Current Events
Real Estate Technology
Investor Mindset
General Info
BiggerPockets Exclusive PRO Area
PRO
General Real Estate Investing
BPCON
New Member Introductions
Questions About BiggerPockets & Official Site Announcements
Off Topic
Starting Out
Real Estate Success Stories
Real Estate Horror Stories
Real Estate Strategies
House Hacking
BRRRR - Buy, Rehab, Rent, Refinance, Repeat
Commercial Real Estate Investing
Innovative Strategies
Mobile Home Park Investing
Multi-Family and Apartment Investing
Land & New Construction
Wholesaling
Rehabbing & House Flipping
Short-Term & Vacation Rental Discussions presented by
Tax Liens & Mortgage Notes
Medium-Term Rentals
Buying & Selling Small Businesses
Outdoor Hospitality
Landlording & Rental Properties
General Landlording & Rental Properties
Managing Your Property
Marketing Your Property
Tenant Screening
First-Time Home Buyer
Real Estate Professionals
Mortgage Brokers & Lenders
Contractors
Real Estate Agent
Financial, Tax, & Legal
Personal Finance
Creative Real Estate Financing
Private Lending & Conventional Mortgage Advice
Insurance
Tax, SDIRAs & Cost Segregation presented by
Foreclosures
1031 Exchanges presented by
Goals, Business Plans & Entities
Legal & Legislation
Real Estate Classifieds
Classifieds
Real Estate Events & Meetups
Reviews & Feedback
Ask About A Real Estate Company
Real Estate Deal Analysis & Advice
Guru, Book, & Course Reviews
Syndications & Passive Real Estate Investing

All Forum Posts by: Taylor Cartledge

Taylor Cartledge has started 7 posts and replied 24 times.

Starting Out

Post: My top 3 lessons learned after 1 year of real estate investing

Taylor Cartledge
Agent
Posted
  • Real Estate Agent
  • Augusta, GA
  • Posts 25
  • Votes 14
Quote from @Ethan Gidcumb:

Great advice Taylor! My goal is to invest outside of my state so you mentioned the risk of contractors not meeting your expectations, I could definitely relate to that. How did you go about building a good team?


 Honestly after my second deal I am still trying to find the contractor that works best with me. I may try and build my own team of subs and manage each of them instead of trying to find a good GC.

0 Votes
Starting Out

Post: My top 3 lessons learned after 1 year of real estate investing

Taylor Cartledge
Agent
Posted
  • Real Estate Agent
  • Augusta, GA
  • Posts 25
  • Votes 14
Quote from @Henry Clark:

Once you find good teammates stick with them.  Don’t go penny perching.  Stay with the same financial or lending source.  That way you can cross collateralize your investments.  Don’t chase percentage points.  It’s really fun calling your banker saying you have another deal.  And they say stop in tomorrow and sign papers.


 Those are some great insights. I will definitely remember those!

0 Votes
Starting Out

Post: My top 3 lessons learned after 1 year of real estate investing

Taylor Cartledge
Agent
Posted
  • Real Estate Agent
  • Augusta, GA
  • Posts 25
  • Votes 14

Thanks for your reply and that is some excellent advice!

1 Vote
Starting Out

Post: My top 3 lessons learned after 1 year of real estate investing

Taylor Cartledge
Agent
Posted
  • Real Estate Agent
  • Augusta, GA
  • Posts 25
  • Votes 14

I am located in Augusta, Georgia and started investing in real estate one year ago. To this point, I have done two deals and even though I have listened to the BP podcast and try and take in as many resources as I can, sometimes we still learn by trial and error. These are my top 3 lessons learned so far:

1) Be careful who you partner with.

2) Make sure EVERYTHING is in writing. (Have contracts)

3) Bad contractors will ruin a great deal.

Even though I have made mistakes along the way, the lessons I have learned by experience are invaluable. The keys when starting out are TAKE ACTION and DON'T GIVE UP when problems inevitably come up. 

I'm curious, what are some of your top lessons that you have learned? 

5 Votes