New guy from Gaithersburg MD area

[Ramzi Alldredge]

Hi all,

I have been listening to the podcast for about a month and have been lurking for about 2-3 weeks now and finally wanted to take a minute for introductions.

I have been interested in real estate most of my adult life.  I was always the guy to pick up those homes and land magazines in any new place I went.  After purchasing my first home (primary residence) in 2008 and watching the value just plummet, I was a little bit scared away from real estate. 

The itch never went away and in 2013, after saving some money, I tried my hand at tax lien investing.  After hours of research, driving to several on my list, bidding on the homes, and being super excited... I didn't win anything in the county auction.  

My current goal is buy fix and flip properties.  I intend to jump in with both feet and buy a rehab in April or May of this year ('15)

I look forward to connecting with the Bigger Pockets community.