NEWB from Columbus, Mississippi

NEWB from Columbus, Mississippi

Air Force Officer · Albuquerque, NM · Member since 2014 · 42 posts · 7 votes

I've been lurking around silently on these forums for longer than I'd like to admit despite Mr. Turner's constant pleas for us to "jump in."  But enough of that nonsense!  So . . .

Hi everyone!  My name is Ryan Moran (not to be confused with Moron).  :)  I'm a 23 year old 2nd Lieutenant in the United States Air Force.  They'll let anyone in nowadays, haha!  I have no previous real estate experience but that's why I'm here.  A few months back I read that Kiyosaki book I'm sure you've all heard of and it opened my eyes to the wealth building potential of long-term investments and real estate.  Since then I've been devouring the podcasts and forum discussions like fat kid in a Twinkie factory.

I'm ready to get out of analysis paralysis and take my first steps towards achieving my financial goals, so I'm sure you'll see me around here more often.  Additionally, I enjoy skydiving, BASE jumping, motorcycle riding, and long walks on the beach.  If you're in Northern Mississippi or Alabama you should hit me up.  Thanks for reading!

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  • Investor · Lexington, SC · Member since 2014 · 103 posts · 28 votes
    11y

    Hey Ryan, just noticed your post.  I grew up in Columbus, Ms.  I still have family there and my dad is currently midway through a flip there in the area.  I am not super "in touch" with the market there as I live and do all of my business here in Columbia, SC.  Moved away from MS about 2 years ago but that place is still "home" for me.  Best of luck in your investing career and time with the USAF.

  • Air Force Officer · Albuquerque, NM · Member since 2014 · 42 posts · 7 votes
    11y

    Cale! Thanks for the reply.  Funny thing, I spent the first 17 years of my life in Columbia, SC.  My parents still live in the Blythewood area.  I really like South Carolina!

    I've been doing my best to get a feel for the market but I'm still at that point where I don't know what I don't know.

  • Caloocan, NCR · Member since 2014 · 138 posts · 5 votes
    11y

    Welcome to BiggerPockets, Ryan!

  • Investor/RE Broker · Eugene, OR · Member since 2014 · 3k+ posts · 968 votes
    11y

    @Ryan Moran Hi and welcome to BiggerPockets! It’s a great place to learn more about investing and meet the people you want to meet. If you haven't yet, be sure to check out the The Ultimate Beginner's Guide to Real Estate Investing and don't forget to set up your Keyword Alerts!

  • Air Force Officer · Albuquerque, NM · Member since 2014 · 42 posts · 7 votes
    11y

    Thanks Larry and Favia.  Done and done.  I'm ready to get rolling.

  • Solo 401k Expert · Anaheim Hills, CA · Member since 2012 · 18k+ posts · 6k+ votes
    11y

    Glad you found this site @Ryan Moran! You are in the good company.

    See you around the site!

  • Investor · Pensacola, FL · Member since 2013 · 277 posts · 78 votes
    11y

    @Ryan Moran welcome to BP man! I'm an Air Force guy myself and just started investing about a year ago. Are you about to start up UPT I presume? I found Bigger Pockets after reading RDPD as well. It has been a pretty amazing adventure so far. Feel free to send me a message if there is anything I can do to help. 

  • Air Force Officer · Albuquerque, NM · Member since 2014 · 42 posts · 7 votes
    11y
    Tyler Flagg , thanks so much! It's nice to see someone has already started walking the exact path I'm setting out on. I started T-6's a while ago. I was 10 flights from track select and got thrown on med hold. No big though, I'll get back there! I do have a few questions for you if you can field them. How have you financed your first few properties? I would LOVE to find a $300/door cash flow property. How did you find yours? Being military you will eventually become a long-distance landlord. Do you immediately place your properties under management or do you manage any yourself? Thanks in advance!
  • Brandon TurnerPro Member
    Investor · Maui, HI · Member since 2009 · 13k+ posts · 3k+ votes
    11y

    Hey @Ryan Moran thanks for finally jumping in and introducing yourself! If you haven't yet- be sure to setup some "Keyword Alerts" to get into conversation in your target area.

    Seeya around!

  • Investor · Pensacola, FL · Member since 2013 · 277 posts · 78 votes
    11y

    Hey Ryan,

    Best of luck man. Have fun in the T-6. I'll shoot you a message so as to not clutter your thread. Talk to you in a bit.

  • Air Force Officer · Albuquerque, NM · Member since 2014 · 42 posts · 7 votes
    11y

    Thanks for the warm welcome everyone!  I'm learning a ton.

    And @Tyler Flagg (sir), you're the man.  Thanks for the good info in the PM.  Interesting to know that you're not investing where you live.  Well done!

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