Brand new

[Anthony Hulse]

I must have an entrepreneurial mindset, because I keep coming back to running a business.

Long story short, I quit teaching when my son was born with severe disabilities. I got into the mutual fund and insurance business and earned enough so my wife didn't have to teach, and I could be home whenever my son (and later my other kids) needed me. We also got the trips to Hawaii, the fancy car etc., etc.

In 2008 as you know the industry found itself up the creek without a paddle, and at the same time I started to suffer the effects of a chronic illness I didn't previously know I had. My business suffered badly, and I lost money, and nearly lost the family home.

I got my health back and I decided to go back to teaching and really enjoy my role as a High School teacher. I absolutely love the job and would hate to have to quit. However, I have that itch to scratch: I miss some aspects of my old business, including the ability to write your own paycheck.  I also have family goals that I would like to achieve, including getting my kids on the property ladder, and looking after my son with down syndrome for the rest of his natural life so that he never as to rely on the state.

I have a motorbike riding buddy who has experience in real estate and who is now a mortgage broker, and so have committed to work together.

So, I'm excited to be here, and have a ton to learn, but I'm looking forward to the journey.