Real Estate Newbies! Unite!

[Kyle Sosnowski]

Hi all, 

I am a newbie investor myself, and wanted to start a conversation to hear about others in my type of situation (which I could imagine there are quite a few out there) I just wanted to use this as an opportunity to hear from others in my shoes, and learn about some plans you all have! 

My name is Kyle, I have no deals to my name (YET) and I currently live in New Jersey. The current job I have, has fortunately given me an opportunity to relocate to an office in Jacksonville FL, which I cannot wait be able to do! I am really young, and never had a plan for myself as of where I wanted to go as teenager (now 20-year old) College was never my cup-of-tea. And one day decided for a change in my day-to-day so decided to pick up a book (I never ever read books.. I actually used to make fun of people that did.... funny to look at that now) As you can all imagine... Rich Dad Poor Dad was the seed. My first book, leading to many more. I read that about 4 months and have since then given myself a goal to finish a new book everyone Sunday (one a week) Forwarding until now, I just swallow books like a nerd sitting in his room at night (not going out at all) and what about?? You guessed it.. what exactly all of us that read Roberts book ended up getting into.. Real Estate! 

I have fallen in love with Podcasts from BP, books, YT Videos, and everything in between. Every-Day swallowing new information and giving me an actual EXCITING future to look forward to! Never did I think I would want to be an "investor" sounds kinda cool huh. Regardless of what RE provides, people always talk about their "why" that reason for striving to pursue this RE dream. Kinda took my a bit to really figure it out on paper, besides the fact that I knew what RE promised was so awesome! My "why" really consists of FI, being able to learn something (I actually enjoy everyday), making friends with people that are just as passionate as I am (not boring college kids typically found at my age), and most importantly.. peace. Something about it all really says "peace", something enjoyable to wake up to every morning and look forward to (not the toilet calls.. you get the point) 

Like I mentioned with my job, I look to get my first rental (which would actually be my ACTUAL first house) I still live with my parents as of this (I am fortunate to have a position I have) but I really want my own life, and finally begin this journey I say I want so much. I plan on relocating to Jacksonville FL in the coming months. I actually am planning a trip some time in NOV-DEC time where I can take a week to explore the area (ive never been) and get to talk to lenders/agents face-to-face, ask about the area, drive around, and explore my new home! As for my goals.. I have a close friend of mine that I have cursed as well with the "bug" to bring along with me to FL. We plan to pursue a HH (although we are still determining whether that be a MF or SF home to rent by the room) My friend is really passionate about learning from Pace Morby about creative finance so I can guarantee this will be a much used path in our near future. But as for now, I have become really frugal (I learned that word from listening to BP so I think I sound smart now) and have been saving masses from every paycheck to be able to get our first rental to begin a HH strategy for our first house! (kudos to Craig Curelog and his book about this.. actually my favorite read thus far) As for my future plan, I do not have that in writing as to which property comes after this first one. But I am just beginning and excited to see where this all takes me and our crazy markets go. But I am really looking forward to the ride, and have been really enjoying these forums lately (I have set a new goal to daily provide 1-hour MIN to scrolling through and chatting up the people... which has turned into much more than one... I really enjoy it) 

If you have read thus far, something is wrong with you. But I would love to hear from others and anyone about themselves and what got them started and their plan for their journey! 

I feel like I never can know who I will meet within these white boxes, so hello and I hope to hear from many of you! 

Thank you!