Thread by @JumpInRE

How I went from ZERO real estate knowledge
to my first DEAL…

And how YOU can do it too.

A THREAD 👇

In my late 20s, I was selfish.
I didn’t want to be trapped in a 9-5 job and work there another 40 years

Hell, I just wanted to live #vanlife and have complete control over my time.

I was ambitious.

But I knew it would take lots of work, sacrifice, and some patience.

My initial goal:

to cover my living expenses every month, consistently, without having to go into an office everyday. That would give me time freedom.

How would I do it?

RENTAL REAL ESTATE

Why did I choose real estate?

-monthly cash flow
-ability to use leverage
-tax advantages
-control
-appreciation
-loan pay down by tenants (not by ME!)

More here: jumpinrealestate.com/latest-posts/w…

I started off in EDUCATION mode soaking up:

-podcasts and blogs
@BiggerPockets (real estate)
@johnleedumas (business)
@LewisHowes (self-growth)

Education is VERY important, but too many people get stuck here. They never move past this phase.

Don’t sit on the sidelines
Jump in

Next: Define your strategy.

AND STICK WITH IT.
Plenty of time to diversify after you get your 1st deal under the belt.

Too many people get paralyzed by the shiny object syndrome.

“Flipping looks so cool”
“I want to wholesale”
“BRRRR all day baby”
"Turnkey buy and hold"

Next: Learn to Analyze Property

Gotta know the numbers.

Gotta understand income and estimating rents.

Gotta understand expenses:
-mortgage
-prop taxes
-insurance
-pm fees
-vacancy
-repairs
-HOA dues (if applicable)

MORE HERE: jumpinrealestate.com/latest-posts/h…

You’ll need to have an analysis tool that runs the numbers for you and factors in:

Acquisition price
Repairs
Loan terms
Income
Expenses

Here’s a free property analysis calculator: jumpinrealestate.com/calculator.html

Time to pick a market
And I’ll start by saying this…

THERE IS NO PERFECT MARKET

Plenty of great markets out there.
Depending on your strategy, some markets make more sense.

Cash flow is great in the Midwest and the South
Appreciation is great on the coasts

When evaluating a cash flow market, look at:

* Population growth
* Job growth w higher wages
* Business environment
* Diverse economy
* Strong occupancy rates
* Acquisition price-to-rent ratio
* Landlord friendly
* Infrastructure development
* Lifestyle amenities
* Education

Now that you’ve picked a market, get to work on building connections on the ground.

Connect with people on Facebook, Twitter, Blogs.

Message and call them.
Have conversations.
BUILD relationships w investors that are crushing it, agents, contractors, inspectors, lenders...

You will need:

-property manager
-deal finder (wholesaler or agent)
-lender
-insurance agent
-inspector
-contractor/handyman

Usually, a great property manager can refer you to the key components of the team you need on the ground.

So, I’d start by finding the best property manager.

Here’s how you vet property managers and make the right decision: jumpinrealestate.com/latest-posts/h…

Now that you’ve:

-educated yourself
-defined your strategy
-learned to analyze
-picked a market
-built relationships and your team

What’s the last step?
TAKE ACTION
JUMP IN

That means…
Make offers.

Dozens a week if needed.

You will finally get something under contract eventually if you put the effort and work in.

If you really want something, you'll find a way.
If you don't, you'll find an excuse.

Most important: learn on the fly!

You WILL make mistakes.
But, it’s a matter of learning from those challenges.

“There’s no such thing as losing. You either WIN or you LEARN.”

There’s plenty more that I could touch on.
And you may have millions of questions.
I can’t cover it all in a Tweet thread.

So I’m currently writing a book, which focuses on helping you BUY YOUR FIRST RENTAL PROPERTY.

Launching soon.

In the meantime, take a look at The Jump Pack, which is a collection of my digital resources for cash-flow investors: gumroad.com/l/vXEOo

Want to get your next single family or small multi under contract?

And sharpen you analysis skills along the way?

The Jump Pack includes:
-Analysis Guide
-Analysis Checklist
-Analysis Calculator
-Over 1 hour of videos
-Investing Glossary
-Bonus Content

gumroad.com/l/vXEOo

The information, tools, and resources are out there for you to take action.

THINK ABOUT THIS…
What does your ideal life look like?
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I'll wait, REALLY think about it.
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Can real estate help you get there?
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Then you’re in the right corner of Twitter.

Best of luck.

Comment or DM with any questions.
#JumpIn #TheWeekendJump