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All Forum Posts by: David Wong

David Wong has started 16 posts and replied 60 times.

Post: What made you quit your job and go all in with Real Estate?

David WongPosted
  • Investor / Operation Manager
  • Seattle, WA
  • Posts 65
  • Votes 10
Originally posted by @Cesar Rebolledo:

@David Wong Are you still looking in the Norther VA area?

 I am. I have a few that I will be viewing tomorrow morning. 

Post: What made you quit your job and go all in with Real Estate?

David WongPosted
  • Investor / Operation Manager
  • Seattle, WA
  • Posts 65
  • Votes 10
Originally posted by @Cesar Rebolledo:

I didn’t have a choice! I left the military and had to sink or swim!

 Looks like I am in your spot and searching for that deal. 

Post: What made you quit your job and go all in with Real Estate?

David WongPosted
  • Investor / Operation Manager
  • Seattle, WA
  • Posts 65
  • Votes 10
Originally posted by @Bettina F.:
I retired when I qualified for early Social Security. Between Social Security, corporate pensions, real estate and being debt free, I am doing just fine. Haven't had to touch the 403Bs. My daughter is on track for a pretty sweet inheritance.

Lots of people complain about the corporate rat race, but the pensions are sweet. Think about this before you ditch the W-2.

I'm absolutely with you, I wish I had thought about it before I got out of the military, but now there is no turning back. Gotta keep moving forward and at the moment I'm working for a Start up so sadly, the pension is almost not there.. Not that I know of at least.

Post: What made you quit your job and go all in with Real Estate?

David WongPosted
  • Investor / Operation Manager
  • Seattle, WA
  • Posts 65
  • Votes 10

@Cara Lonsdale Absolutely! I honestly want to know more about how people did it and the why behind it. Currently I am working a pretty stressful job since it is a start up and I want to get the hell out of this rat race. Thank you for replying! I really do appreciate it. 

Post: What made you quit your job and go all in with Real Estate?

David WongPosted
  • Investor / Operation Manager
  • Seattle, WA
  • Posts 65
  • Votes 10

@Brie Schmidt One day I'll get to that point. Action is the way to go right? 

Post: What made you quit your job and go all in with Real Estate?

David WongPosted
  • Investor / Operation Manager
  • Seattle, WA
  • Posts 65
  • Votes 10

@Dave Van Horn Wow! Looks like you've been doing well in it so far! When did you quit to pursue real estate? 

Post: What made you quit your job and go all in with Real Estate?

David WongPosted
  • Investor / Operation Manager
  • Seattle, WA
  • Posts 65
  • Votes 10

Hi Bp community! 

Just curious, when did you make the move to quit your job and why did you quit? Just wanted to hear your stories and the motivation behind your decision. Thanks everyone! 

Post: Where do the military members live at in Virginia?

David WongPosted
  • Investor / Operation Manager
  • Seattle, WA
  • Posts 65
  • Votes 10

@Jessica Frasier That information definitely helps! Looks like I'll make a purchase of a larger SFH instead of what I was planning previously. Thank you for your help!

Post: Where do the military members live at in Virginia?

David WongPosted
  • Investor / Operation Manager
  • Seattle, WA
  • Posts 65
  • Votes 10

@Jessica Frasier Why do they commute that type of distance? 

To me it seems odd to live so far just to get to work. I was looking at Dale City, VA and almost closed on one, but I essentially lost it with my "low" offer. Bummer.. Gotta keep looking. I've been searching and it seem like Multi - Family that is not commercial is practically non existent in VA.

Post: Recommended home inspector for Woodbridge, VA

David WongPosted
  • Investor / Operation Manager
  • Seattle, WA
  • Posts 65
  • Votes 10

Hi All, 

I'm looking for a home inspector for Woodbridge, VA. Does anyone know a company that is reputable?

- David W.