I love real estate! I've always been the person that looks at the MLS to look at homes for sale. Even, when I'm not in the market for a new home/investment. I cut my teeth on a mid size multi unit (7 units) but I bought in the wrong area and had many hard lessons. Finally closed on a duplex in North Topsail Beach, NC using Airbnb.
I have been trying to get my investment career off of the ground but have come into many stumbling blocks. But still remain extremely motivated. I am looking for people who are on my level or higher to network with. Possibly a mentor. Someone who can help guide me closer to my dreams.
Due to taking a new job out of state, my first rental was a choice between walking away from $60k in equity due to the downturn, or renting it out. We were scared to death, but that first step helped me realize that, with proper due diligence, we were not going to lose our beloved home. Nine years later, with multiple cash flowing properties,...
I was in the construction business for about 27yrs until the market crashed and I lost my concrete company. Took a job in North Dakota, like everyone else, and made alot of money. The down side is the hours to do it(not uncommon to work 120+ in a wk or at least 90).