Taking this to the next level! (Iowa City)

[Tom Webber]

Hello BP Forum, I am a novice investor who has a well rounded education and skill set in leasing, property management, appraisals, residential investment, wholesales, short sales, REO's, commercial retail leasing and development.

I have been out of the game for a couple years settling down with my new wife and moving from Chicago to Iowa City area. I am now wanting to get back into the game and to start building a solid retirement for my family. 

I came upon BP.com and was shocked at how much community and information is packed in here. It is absolutely awesome! The podcast is amazing and I am getting totally amped to do some deals again. You know that feeling you get when you get that signed contract and know you are going to close on it? I miss that feeling. I miss getting out there and inspecting new properties and learning about neighborhoods and my market. 

I am also really excited to go out on my own and do this for my family instead of a real estate firm I was working for. It is going to be that much more exciting. 

Now, I just need to continue to pay down some small debts and save up for an investment fund and in the mean time I will be doing boatloads of research and networking in my area. I think when I am ready I will begin with some wholesales and flips in order to pave the way for some buy and holds for that coveted passive income. 

Looking forward to meeting others and to our success!

Tom