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Mike from Washington State
Hi everyone!
Glad to be here. My name is mike and I live in Whatcom county in Washington state. I am 18 years old and run a landscaping/tree service called Augusta Lawn Care Services (augustalawncareservices.com). I have my BA from WWU and am starting my part time MBA in 3 weeks there as well.
I am wanting to get my first duplex early next year. I would get it now but I am still trying to build my credit score. (I hate that I couldn't get a credit card before turning 18!) also next year will be my first year filing my own tax return (independently), which will hopefully help me in the loan application process.