New member & investor from Pittsburgh, PA

[Doug Koffler]

Hello, My name is Doug Koffler. Along with my wife, Kathy, we are new to the real estate investing world. I am a mechanical engineer by trade and want to generate alternative cash streams.   So, I would like to get into buy & hold rental units, mostly duplex & single family within the Pittsburgh area.

I have been looking for awhile & there seems to be some good opportunities in Pittsburgh, although I haven't yet jumped at anything. My goal is to purchase my first unit before the end of 2014. I'm excited to be a member on the forums & looking forward to lots of learning. 

[Edward Shin]

Doug,

I have been investing in the Allegheny County area for a few years. I saw your post and want to encourage you and your wife to keep your eye on the prize of achieving your goal of that first investment. I took a long time studying (about a year and a half) and getting my mind right before I took the leap with my first rental unit. I still made mistakes, as you will, but I'm really glad I kept moving forward because none of my mistakes were lethal, and I now see that financial independence is not only possible, but likely. Keep us posted on your moves, and here's to your success! Welcome.

Edward S.