New to BiggerPockets from Austin, TX

[Andrew Jordan]

Hi everyone,

This is my first post here at BP. My name is Andrew, I'm 32, and my wife and I live out here in Austin - Central/West. A little about me: I have a degree in Finance and a degree in Banking & Financial Institutions, worked for AT&T for approx 8 years until I left in February. Since then, I have been reading, studying, and applying all things finance/investing/real estate/asset acquisition...This includes taking 8 years of 401k savings and moving them to a Self Directed IRA so I may now make and structure my own investments.

Anyhow, I had a friend tell me about this site and I must say...ITS AWESOME!  For a guy like myself, interested in learning (and regurgetating) as much as humanly possible in regards to above mentioned topics of interest, this site is truly one of a kind.

I'm here for a couple of reasons.  #1 - I recently incorporated a Wholesaling Business and work with a partner who is based in Houston.  Together, we focus primarily on distressed properties and we are close to closing our first deal.  #2 - The most important reason I am here is to network with as many investors as possible to learn as much as I can from tenured investors and educators alike.  

I am an open book with a pen ready for any pointers, guidance, recommendations, information or anything else in regards to real estate education.

Thank you for reading if you've made it this far.  I get carried away when I'm excited.  I look forward to the journey ahead.

[Andrew Jordan]

Thanks James.  I wish something in finance for AT&T but actually, no. lol!  I worked retail sales when I first started (back then it was still Cingular) and eventually ended up in a management role for the last 3+ years.  Honestly, I found myself staring out of the window the majority of the time knowing I was ready for a change.  I've always had an entrepreneurial spirit, so I suppose I couldn't fight it any longer.  Originally, my plan was to become an agent with Keller Williams...but...almost a year down the road and I am finding where my true passion is...the creative side of real estate!