New guy in Orange County CA

[Kurt K.]

Hello folks! I've been listening to the BP podcasts all this week and have learned a lot, but feel there is so much more before I do my first deal. About me: 44, no debt, full time self employed with large chunks of time off between work trips (part of my reasoning for getting into this). My goal is to quit my profession within 5-7 years and live off rental income. Currently renting a condo. I am reading Rich Dad and Retire Rich with Rentals and really excited to get this all started. I'm very debt-averse after already giving banks way too much interest in the past, so my preference would be to purchase a SFR as my first property with all cash or limited financing, but this would be tough it seems here in SoCal with the insane prices. Anyway, thanks for reading and I hope to meet others and share and contribute and learn! Cheers, Kurt