Newbie in Arizona

[Matt Wharton]

Hey BP!

My name is Matt (26), and my wife (26) and I are getting ready to start investing in Real Estate within the next year. For the past couple months, I've been reading BP posts, listening to BP podcasts, and reading everything I can get my hands on.

I've always been intrigued by Real Estate, and we purchased our first home in Avondale (about 12 miles west of Downtown Phoenix for those unfamiliar with Phoenix suburbs) almost 5 years ago as a rehab project. It's been a whole-home remodel and has been an incredible learning experience on all fronts. 

We are nearing completion on this project and plan to sell within the next year and use the equity for fix & flips and eventually some buy & holds. I'm also seriously considering getting a Real Estate License in the next few months. Any Realtors in the Phoenix area have recommendations on schools?

I look forward to learning from you all!