New Member in Joliet, IL

[David Dachtera]

Hello, everyone!

Quick introduction of myself.

Start with my profile - my real estate experience is outlined there, a thumb-nail sketch, really.

A little more about me...

I'm still working a W2 position as a system programmer for legacy mid-frame systems. The bulk of my colleagues have retired, passed on or changed professions. I'm one of, oh maybe, 100 or so folks in the country who can do what I do.

Overall, my real estate experience goes back to 1985. I was out of work most of that year and had my first encounters with the likes of Robert Allen, Dave del Dotto, Al Lowry, Tony Hoffman, and others who have gone beyond, gone away or just gone their own way.

I also have a long history with public speaking. I started singing and reading in church in the 5th grade. I was younger than many, being a November birthday: only 10. Between that, being a church musician, cantor and lector, giving business presentations on the job, giving break-out sessions, seminars and workshops at international symposia and talking to others about my other affiliations, I have some 50 years experience with public speaking. I'm as comfortable with large groups as with 2 or 3 chatting over dinner or drinks.

I lost everything in the crash, my divorce and being out of work for over a year in 2009/2010. So, I'm essentially rebuilding my retirement from scratch. Going to do it one property at a time!

[David Dachtera]

Originally posted by @Brandon Turner:

Hey @David Dachtera thanks for introducing yourself! It's great to have you here! Don't miss The BiggerPockets Podcast - they are great for learning how others are finding success.

Oh - and be sure to set up some Keyword Alerts- especially for "Plainfield" so you'll be notified when people mention it here in the forums.

Thanks again for introducing yourself!

Thanx much, Brandon!

I'm actually in Joliet, but for reasons too weird to explain here, we're served by the Plainfield post office.