I come from the "Lurk side"

[Josh Nicolson]

Hello all,

I've been a BP lurker for a long time.  I have finally decided to set up an account and get active on the forum.

I would like to thank everyone who has put their input in the site, I've learned a lot.  I feel the need to contribute to the best site on the internet to real estate investing.

About me:

I grew up with a brother 20 years my senior, working at construction sites.  Two weeks before college started, I switched my major from civil engineering to aerospace.  I went to school to become an airline pilot but transitioned to becoming an air traffic controller for a better family life.  I still work full time as a controller but I'm about a year away from completely transitioning to becoming a full time real estate investor.  I'm a buy and hold investor with over 30 units in Arizona, Florida and Virginia.  I do single family, 2-4 unit multifamily and mobile homes.  I primarily buy with cash with a quick 5-10 day close, then remodel and refinance. 

I'm always looking to learn and teach or to just hang out and have a beer with other investors.