Hello from Seattle

[Joey Shevelson]

Hi BiggerPockets!

I'm a Seattleite, and while I have a few RE transactions under my belt, I've only recently changed my mind-set to that of an investor. BiggerPockets has already been an invaluable resource for me, and I'd like to thank you all for being so generous in sharing your hard-earned wisdom in the forums. So many of the questions I've thought of have already been asked and answered.

I've created some goals, and I've given some thought to what I would be able to devote to REI in terms of capital, time and talent. I'm looking for relatively passive strategies because my day job as a tech consultant (which I love) keeps me pretty busy. I'm very interested in meeting other local REIs to continue learning from others and to explore potential partnerships.

Thanks again; see you around the forums.

[Joey Shevelson]

Hi guys, thanks for the warm welcome.

@Mike C.: It sounds like we have some overlapping interests. I am looking to get started in King County, yes. I will try to make it to a meetup sometime soon. Is there one you go to that you would recommend?

@Joe Fairless: An overarching goal is to qualify as an accredited investor. Since that can be achieved through income or wealth, a variety of strategies could be appropriate there.

A more specific goal is to partner with an experienced investor to acquire one cash-flow-positive rental property. I see this primarily as an opportunity to gain experience and build my network.