Newbie from Metro Detroit

[Scott B.]

Hello everyone.

First I thank you all in advance for your help.

For the last few years I have been reading, and analyzing real estate investing, but due to economics and family circumstances, it just wasn't an option.

Now, things are changing. My wife and I have transitioned into our roles as parents, I've had a couple of nice promotions, and I am almost done with grad school (MBA).

My background is in accounting. I am a CPA, and spent the first 4 years of my career working of a large regional firm. In 2009 I left the firm and joined two former partners in starting a firm that worked the way we wanted to. Typically we service closely held companies, ranging from $100k - $100M in annual sales. Our clients are generally concentrated in Construction, Real Estate and Transportation.

As far as real estate is concerned, I've always been interested in creating assets that create wealth. During my undergrad I read about about investing in small multi-family properties and though "this sounds like the thing for me", only it wasn't the right time.

I think that time is now, and see no reason to wait longer, except for the right property.

If I've learned anything this far in life, its that "I don't know what I don't know". I came across this site and though it would be a good place to lurk, ask questions and possibly get some guidance. My career and education has me mostly covered with the financial concepts, I'm hoping PB will help me find people to network with, guide me in how to find "the right" properties, and allow me to help others with my background.

If there are any accounting or tax related questions I can help any of you with, please don't hesitate to ask.

Looking forward to connecting and interacting with all of you.

Sincerely,

Scott Baker