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Growing My Family and my Investment Portfolio
I come here quite new to the world of property investments. I live in the Northern DFW area of Texas with my wife and soon-to-be born son. I'm going to school for my degree in BioChemistry emphasizing on Dietetics, I'm an Army Veteran, and I'm a certified Nutritionist & Personal Trainer.
As a soon-to-be 28 year old father, my greatest concern for my future is the volatility of my current profession. Though I haven't experienced it myself, one of the first expenses to be cut when financial troubles are met are Health & Fitness expenses. I want long-term security for my family and my retirement.
Thank you all that welcome me and I look forward to networking with and learning from experienced and growing investors alike.
Cheers,