Newbie from Columbia South Carolina.

[Joseph Ortiz]

My name is Joe Ortiz, and I live in Columbia, South Carolina.  I learned about the Bigger Pockets podcast from a friend who new I would be interested.  As a result, I have learned about the Bigger Pockets community and am thrilled to be part of it.  I am currently the purchasing manager for a regional builder and own one rental.  Though I have owned this rental for a while, I consider myself a newbie.  My immediate goals are to aquire rental properties and build my passive income portfolio.  Perhaps eventually, fix and flips may be a good fit with my building background.  I have a strong desire to learn about real estate investing and to ultimately be "free."  I welcome any advice on getting started, and any relationship I can build in the years to come.