Chef, Software Engineer, Real Estate Investor

[Kevin Apolinario]

Hi everyone!

My name is Kevin and I am on my way to secure my first deal.

I like to think I started my real-estate journey a few years ago. I was out of college (just earned my degree in Culinary Arts) and was constantly running out of money. I realized I needed to learn more about money, so I read Rich Dad Poor Dad. As many of you can probably relate, this book opened my eyes to the power of the dollar, and it got me interested in real-estate. I ended up attending one of those weekend seminars for a few hundred bucks that tries to sell you on a 30k coaching program. While I didn't get into my first deal then, I have not been able to get rid of the interest in investment properties. 

I actually ended up going through a big career change, and attended a 6-month bootcamp to learn Software Development after 7 years cooking professionally in fine-dining kitchens.  I am now working as an engineer in the Twin Cities, but have plans of moving to Austin, TX with my wife to house-hack and work in the more plentiful tech market over there. 

I am looking in the greater Austin area, with plans of securing a job and house-hacking a quadplex or triplex. I am interested in meeting mortgage brokers, investors, and real-estate agents in the Austin area, as well as anyone who can connect my abilities as an engineer to a tech company in the area.

I love learning new things, and not knowing how to do a thing has never stopped me from doing it. I am excited to have grown to the point of tackling this big scary goal, and can't wait to meet some of you folks.

[Julio Gonzalez]

Hi Kevin, welcome to the community! 

This is a great place to learn and to connect with people so take advantage of all the great resources.