New member planning on first purchase by Q4

[Henrik Arnroed]

Hi BP.

I have been stalking the forums for a bit, reading books, listening to podcasts and educating myself over the past year.

I am Danish and came to the US (SF/LA) for love - got divorced but stayed for the adventure. I decided to change career after having worked with films for more than a decade - and I have always had an interest in real estate. I decided to get a remote job, establish work history, save up enough capital for my first househack while I researched and learned about markets and strategies.

I'd like to create an active business and I am looking at the MTR strategy. I have researched markets top-down and since I can move anywhere with my job (or travel for that matter) I have options more or less everywhere. I have a budget for my first purchase of about 500k and I am looking heavily at Atlanta or Decatur GA. I'd love to get a 2-4 unit for my first purchase. I will be able to do my first purchase in Q4.

My investment goals are to retire from my W2 in 6 years by the time I am 40, continue my location independence and split my time between the business and writing (it's hard to give up stories when you have worked with it since you were 19). Furthermore, a big driver for me is to be able to care for both of my parents in their retirement, my auntie who recently lost her husband and help friends or strangers in need.

Now I am looking to network and get more intimate with the market I am eyeing - and of course, continue to learn.

- Oh, and I am a total nomad. I not only love travelling but I am constantly amazed by how much I learn from moving around and experiencing various cultures.