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Kansas City Here I Come!
Hey All!
My name's Scott Gillespie, and I'm new to the BP community and to REI in general. I am an educator by profession, but with the birth of my first child and a growing desire for financial freedom, I've begun to do a lot of research into the opportunities available within real estate investing. At this point, my wife and I already own a rental property in St. Louis (that was previously our primary residence), and we are now looking to invest (strategically this time!!!) in buy-and-hold properties in the Kansas City area, where we now live. Right now I'm primarily considering properties downtown and in the Northland, but I'm open to other recommendations as well. Thank you, in advance, to all the experienced investors out there for your guidance and encouragement as I enter this new journey into the world of real estate!