New Member - Dutchess Cty, NY

[Bob C.]

Hello BP Peeps

I've decided to stop lurking and start participating.

I'm a serial entrepreneur embarking on my next fun adventure. I've always loved the process of taking a worn out structure and bringing new life and utility to it. Over the years I've done many build outs for my business offices and done much work on my own home.

I've always been a hands-on kinda guy and my friends call me "Jack" ...of all trades. Whenever I get called "Jack" I know I'm about to be asked to fix something. In rehabbing, I use this skill to communicate with the contractors - and keep them from ********ting me. Although I can do the work, I'm better suited for marketing / getting houses / doing deals.

In previous businesses, my marketing skills (email, website, and radio) were at the core of my success. Negotiation skills are fairly decent. I love negotiating for everything, everywhere. But, perhaps I'm not enough of a hard *** when I negotiate with contractors.

For fun I fly, mountain bike, and when time permits - race on road tracks.

I started looking for my first house about a year ago. To date, I've rehabbed one and it's currently under contract. So far (knock on wood) it'll be profitable. I've got several more under contract and just waiting for the banks to clear titles (REOs) and/or accept my offer (short sales).

My goal is to flip about 12 SF houses per year.

Cheers!

-Bob