New Member from Los Angeles, California

[David Tipton]

Well, not brand new.  I've been around for almost a month, but never did the new member introduction thing.  I didn't see the value in it at first.  Having used the site for a little bit I see how important it can be.  Figured I should circle back around and say hello to everyone before it's too late.

I'm just starting out in real estate investing while working full time as an attorney. I'm particularly interested how I can apply my knowledge of the law to investing and property management.  The two seem to dovetail pretty well to me.  (Before you ask, I cannot give legal advice or barter my services, I'm working for the man and could get into some deep water, but I will try to give information and referrals if I can help.)

I still have yet to do my first deal.  I'm ultimately looking for buy and hold rentals but would like to get started in short-term flips to try and build a war chest.  The goal one day is to get into large multifamily units and commercial properties.

I'm currently working my way through the Bigger Pockets podcasts and reading as much as possible.  I like to help people and provide answers.  I am very much a "learn through teaching" kind of person, as counter intuitive as that sounds.  That said, I will definitely have a ton of questions in the coming months.

I also like beer and green apples.