New Member, Pushing towards a new Reality

[Marques Hardin]

I'm excited to be apart of this investment community.  My passion for real estate dates back to 2004 when I bought my first home 4/2 mother in law suite, with swimming pool in Pensacola, FL.  The house needed some updates but 5 months later Hurricane Ivan destroyed my house therefore I was immediately thrust into the real estate investment reality.  Construction.  I probably ran into every problem you can possibly have and lost my *** as result because at the time had no idea what I was doing.  Initially,  I thought the home was an investment but it quickly turned into a major liability.  From that experience, I have researched, talked to many people and have taken classes to become a better investor.  I will admit that experience sparked a lot of fear but I have since conquered that fear and I am now focused on the possibilities.  

Currently I have a small portfolio.  I've played in SELLER FINANCING deals, flips and vacation rentals.  I am looking to do a combination of all three.  I've learned quickly you get the most bang for the buck in investments under 50K by SELLER FINANCING the deals.  I would like to explore that option more to build a long term strategy.