New in Des Moines, IA

[William Sackett]

Hello BiggerPockets

My name is William Sackett and I'm new to BiggerPockets but maybe not so new to other things.  I've been investing in real estate for about 10 -12 yrs. now, buying and selling homes using a lease purchase or a sandwich lease option strategy.  I have also done a couple of wholesale deals and bought some rentals the old traditional way with bank loans.  Not my favorite way.  I took early retirement from a major airline 1 1/2yrs  ago, at the age of 55, where I was a A&P mechanic for 24 yrs and now run/own a remodeling company in the Des Moines area.  Mostly bathrooms, decks and garages.  I have done a few fix-n-flip's and this is where I get the most enjoyment.  Taking an old home and bringing it back to life and handing over the keys to the new owner who is smiling from ear to ear.  That's fun.  After moving here form OK and getting our feet on the ground it is time to ramp up the fix-n-flip end of the business. I haven't used social media much but my wife tells me I need to so here goes.