Newbie from Adrian, Michigan

[John Dudas]

Hello,

I have been a member of Bigger Pockets for about 5 months now (lurking) and this is my first official post. I am from Adrian, Michigan and hope to start investing in Fix & Flips and then Buy & holds for future income. I am currently working as an IT Director for a financial institution. I have no real background in Real Estate, just a lifelong interest in finding a run down place and making it better while I make some money from it.

I recently passed the Michigan State Licensing Exam for Real Estate and plan to start as a part-time sales agent when my pocket card arrives. I already have a broker, just waiting on the State paperwork.

I figure that will be a good way to learn the market and find out what properties are selling for as well as get an early lead on prospective purchases.

I am on podcast #69 and plan to listen to all of them. Lots of great information there and on the forums. I am looking forward to making my first deal. No one believes I can do it so I want to prove I can make this a lasting business and not just a lot of talk.