New Investor from Raleigh, North Carolina

[Adam Cousley]

Hi, my name is Adam Cousley from Raleigh, NC.  I am a 29 year-old Corporate Finance/Sales Operations professional looking to start real estate investing part-time.  Currently, I am in the education phase of real estate investing; reading books, listening to the podcasts, and poking around the forums over the past month.

I have been interested in real estate for a while now, but faced the hesitation of jumping in and also not knowing exactly where I fit into the real estate community.  Joining BiggerPockets has helped me decide to become a real estate investor and has already taught me a lot about getting started.

My initial plan is to focus on buy and hold properties, building a cash flow producing portfolio.  I would like to at least start here in Raleigh to learn the business, but I am open to investing in other areas, especially after I become more seasoned in the business.

My experience is limited to the purchase of my primary residence two years ago.  I appreciate any insight, tips, and feedback on all things real estate related.  My hope is to find deals and methods of financing by becoming a contributing member of the BiggerPockets community and building my network both locally and nationwide through the forums.

[Adam Cousley]

@Dawn Brenengen thank you!  Your podcast was one of the early ones I had listened to, as I was skipping around the episodes.  Would love to connect sometime to get your insight, beginner tips, and learn more of what you do personally.