Beginner from Suffolk, Virginia

[Kevin Greene]

Hello all,

I'm from Suffolk, Virginia, which is located about 30-45 minutes from the more well-known areas of Norfolk and Virginia Beach. I work in VB as an IT system administrator. I love my job, but learning real estate investment has been my focus lately. I've been working my way through the BP podcast archive and several investment books. 

Where I'm at: Currently own my own home free and clear. I'm working on establishing work and lead networks to help me get started with my first investment property. I'm also converting part of my home to a rental to provide some additional cash flow for investing. I've been working with a realtor and have been analyzing various properties. I have my eye on one but don't feel comfortable pulling the trigger just yet.

My investment goals:
- Have enough cash flow from rentals to work on my own terms, and not report to an office for 40 hours a week.
- Provide an excellent education for my young daughter.
- Establish a mastermind group in Hampton Roads with other beginning investors to share ideas.
- Donate 10% of my investment proceeds to educating young people about computers and technology (I really want to get Raspberry Pi computers in local schools).

I look forward to hearing from you all!  

-Kevin