Newbie Moving From NY to Texas!!!

[Paul Gioeli]

Hello BP! 

My name is Paul Gioeli, I am 23 years old and just recently graduated from Binghamton University in upstate NY.  I've been on BP for a while, reading through a lot of articles and forum posts, and finally decided to introduce myself to the community that is so diverse and experienced!  I graduated with a Bachelors, having two concentrations in Finance and Marketing. I have been working at a local commercial real estate brokerage for over a year and have my NYS real estate license.

My real estate investing goals involve building as passive an income as I can manage (I'm not completely sold that there is a "Four-hour Work Week" out there, but I do agree with a lot of the ideas Tim Ferris put forth in his book).  I think that a goal of achieving an additional $1000/month of income every year is a good way to start.  I'm thinking that doing some flips first might not be a bad idea, just to build up some capital.  Of course, suggestions will be met with open arms!

I will be moving to McAllen Texas in less than a month, and I can't tell you all how excited I am to move to a new place and start getting to know new people! If any of you are in the South Texas/Rio Grande Valley area, let me know! It'd be great to meet up and talk anything and everything REI :)

Thanks guys, I'm really excited to get the ball rolling!

-Paul