New Investor from Napa, CA

[Ryan Heywood]

Good evening everyone, 

After lurking around the forums for the last couple months, I figured it was time to step up to the plate. 

BiggerPockets has been amazing, not only has it inspired me to think broadly about what I want to achieve in life, but it has also given me a glimpse of all the bits and pieces needed to get there. I want to thank all of the experienced investors who contribute here, sharing insights and commentary I would otherwise not have access to.

Currently I live in Angwin, a small town tucked in the Napa Valley. Recently graduated from SFSU with a degree a BS in Industrial Design and work as a production assistant for a mid-sized winery. I'm stashing away about 85% of my income for a first investment.

My long term goal is to achieve financial independence through buy and hold, using 1031 exchanges to trade up small multi family to larger apartment. Starting out I am strongly considering a distressed duplex to be my best bet. My father owns a small construction company, and I hope to leverage his experience and assets to keep the cost of capital improvements down while starting out. Right now I'm browsing in the Sacramento and Reno areas. 

Want to thank @Joshua Dorkin and @Brandon Turner for the awesome podcasts!

Any and all feedback is greatly appreciated.