All Forum Posts by: Trevor Marvin

Hey all,

My group and I have been trying to increase deal flow, and we've dug into some foreclosure websites specifically for Nashville. Our problem is that a lot of the sites seem more or less unprofessional with information that hasn't been updated or properties that aren't on any sort of foreclosure list. Would anyone be willing to help guide us towards finding reliable paid/free sources to find auction, foreclosure, REO deals? Any and all advice would be helpful. Thanks!

Thank you both for the replies. This makes sense. I appreciate the input! @Jason Marino @Adrienne Green

Hey all,

I'm working with two partners to complete a BRRRR deal in the surrounding Nashville submarkets. Two of us are located out of state and one is located in Tennessee. We were curious if somebody could provide insight as to if it would be optimal to form a Tennessee LLC or go out state (FL, WY, DE, etc.). If we were to form an out of state LLC, does anyone know what the drawbacks might be for purchasing real estate within Tennessee? Thank you in advance!

 This is great advice. Thank you. What was your strategy for finding deals initially?

I definitely need to do some research on my local REIA. This is a great idea. Thank you. I can definitely focus on honing into a market as well.

 I would love the help and advice, Marshall. Let me shoot you a DM with this information and we can connect. Short answer for others wondering:

1. Yes, I plan to be here at least for 2 more years but so much is tentative

2. My goals with RE are to work in the industry until I don't have to and can focus full time on investing--maybe even start a small fund one day after gaining continued experience in the industry and on my own time.

3. I could only afford a property with an FHA loan in CA, and the prices are still so inflated that finding a property that cash flows even after I move out is seemingly impossible right now with my resources.

Hey all,

I'm a 22 year recent USC graduate working for a major consulting firm doing real estate valuations. While having job security is great, my overall dream is move past analysis paralysis and get into real estate investing. I've seemingly got just enough capital to invest in markets outside of SoCal, and I've been searching for deals in Kentucky, Tennessee, and Indiana specifically. I majored in real estate development and partnering that with my job, bigger pockets podcasts, and books, I have amassed a good amount of knowledge in regards to investing. That all being said, I feel as though I can only take myself so far, and I don't feel qualified enough yet to take the leap into investing--especially long distance. I've been wracking my brain on how to not only find a mentor to guide me, but how I can provide them value as well. I was hoping the BP community had some insight on how to find a mentor and ways you all have provided value to someone apart from capital. Long distance investing seems to have a lot more hurdles for newbies so any advice on these topics is greatly appreciated. Thanks everyone!

@Tom Gimer

Thanks Tom!

@Tim Miller Thanks, Tim. Really helpful insight. I'm actually from Annapolis, MD originally, Good to see some Maryland representation!

@Jason Maguire Thanks, Jason! Very helpful. I appreciate it. Feels like I know a lot and then I ask questions, and I remember how much I have to learn.