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Cody Bernardy
  • Rental Property Investor
  • Tacoma, WA
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Young investor from Tacoma

Cody Bernardy
  • Rental Property Investor
  • Tacoma, WA
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Hey BP! Just wanted to introduce myself, my name is Cody and I've been an entrepreneur since day 1! I just got back from celebrating my 21st birthday in Las Vegas! I opened my first store when I was 13 years old under the name of "Lahar Skateshop" on eBay and sponsorhouse. I at the time had no clue what I was doing (dropshipping) but I was making $20 a day on average from jacking up prices on skateboards and equipment... I continued that business for a few years and then my wholesaler went under in the recession. Since, I've thought myself an investing strategy in the stock markets (Equities and futures contract trading). I started a business under the name TroopTrades (fits well since I'm in the Army Reserve). This business was built around teaching young souls how to invest and trade. I would charge $50 a month and they would be able to pick my brain. I've now been focusing on investing long term and less on the speculative futures/options markets. Just recently I started a vinyl cutting business to make deals for the local car scene and now has expanded to Philadelphia for an aerospace company... I highly recommend this business ($30 investment in a roll of vinyl pays typically $400 when made). Right now I'm a full time Information Technology professional at Amazon with plans on moving to Information Security. As far as real estate comes, I am new (I own a few REITs) and I want to invest all of my free time/cash into this field. I want to focus on renting rooms, preferably near colleges... Now, I'm going to read some posts on this site :) www.linkedin/in/codybernardy

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Roy N.
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Roy N.
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@Cody Bernardy

Welcome to Bigger Pockets.

It's appears you are a driven young sole who likes to challenge himself ... there should be ample adventures ahead.

I'm a not so young, yet still driven entrepreneur, who has been involved in information and computer/communications security since almost the beginning (1980s).  I was a little latter turning my attention to real estate than you are, but it is a good vehicle towards independence - leaving you more time to explore those things that taunt your interest.

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