New Member from Baltimore

[Aaron Watkins]

Hello! I’m Aaron from Pasadena, MD. I’m in the beginning phases of my real estate journey. I’m 30 years old, working a full time job doing HVAC while learning and networking about all things real estate related. My current goal is to purchase my first cash flowing rental property by the end of 2024.

During the peak of the pandemic there was a stretch of time where my work kept everyone home. During that time I realized just how much LIFE we miss out on by spending 40+ hours at work every.single.week. I realized I needed to find a way to earn a living while also having the ability to live the life I want. I was house hacking at the time, before I even knew the term, and thought "maybe this could be my full time job?". I started looking for rental properties but was quickly discouraged at the super high prices of everything in my area. I didn't think it would be possible for me to get into REI at that point. Fast forward to now, I've got a much better paying job, more funds, and prices seem to be coming back to a point that I'd feel comfortable with.

I’m looking forward to continuing this path, utilizing the resources here and connecting with others!

[Sara Frank]

Quote from @Aaron Watkins:

Hello! I’m Aaron from Pasadena, MD. I’m in the beginning phases of my real estate journey. I’m 30 years old, working a full time job doing HVAC while learning and networking about all things real estate related. My current goal is to purchase my first cash flowing rental property by the end of 2024.

During the peak of the pandemic there was a stretch of time where my work kept everyone home. During that time I realized just how much LIFE we miss out on by spending 40+ hours at work every.single.week. I realized I needed to find a way to earn a living while also having the ability to live the life I want. I was house hacking at the time, before I even knew the term, and thought "maybe this could be my full time job?". I started looking for rental properties but was quickly discouraged at the super high prices of everything in my area. I didn't think it would be possible for me to get into REI at that point. Fast forward to now, I've got a much better paying job, more funds, and prices seem to be coming back to a point that I'd feel comfortable with.

I’m looking forward to continuing this path, utilizing the resources here and connecting with others!

 Hi Aaron! Welcome to BP, and congrats on waking up to the horrors of the 9-5. Unfortunately they remain a necessary evil, but one property at a time it's possible to climb out. This is a great forum to ask questions and learn from others. Happy to help in any way I can. If you don't already own a property, I recommend doing what's called a househack, it's easily the best first time investment you can make because you'll qualify for first time home buyer financing. Goodluck :)