A new venture and a brighter future... Hawaii Newbie

[John Aranton]

Aloha Everyone, coming at you from you guessed it, Hawaii. Just a little about myself: I'm happily married with 4 beautiful children (ages 11-22 years) and 1 darling 1 year old grandson. I grew up in Monterey, lived in the San Francisco Bay Area for some time, spent 12 years during the worst times of Stockton real estate and finally moved here 3 years ago. Since we short-selled 6 years ago we've been renters and focused on the 9-5 job to support the family. My wife and I are going to do this business together and take it to our next dream, financial freedom. Real estate investing probably has always been a dream for 15 years off and on, but never really dove in like we're doing now. BP has given us the courage, understanding and the great community I've been reading in the forum is very knowledgeable & encouraging.

Got to start somewhere, so wholesaling is our focus. Would like to quickly understand flipping while wholesaling and a couple years own / rent. Little to no money down is also what we're aiming for. In six-nine months we plan to reach our goal of supporting the family without the current 9-5 six figure salary. 

Attending our first REI meeting in a couple weeks and planned meet ups with Realtor starting next week. Of course hoping for mentor guidance, but even more so friendships, partnership and networking. In Hawaii it's about helping each other and as I see on BP, there is already much Aloha. We hope to connect in the future with REI's in Hawaii, California Central Valley, Monterey Bay, San Francisco Bay and Las Vegas Areas since we are familiar with those areas. Thank you in advance for your support.

Mahalo,

John