Newbie from Las Vegas, NV

[Darian Norris]

Hello Everyone!

I am currently taking my true first steps to being a real estate investor. I grew up here in Las Vegas and have been here all my life besides leaving for college. Went to school in San Diego (Go Toreros), where I played basketball and got my first introduction to REI. The introduction was being able to shadow an investor who was executing his exit strategy and retiring to Hawaii! During my time with him, I was able to begin to wrap my head around real estate and how it could change my life- allow me the freedom that I never thought was possible until that moment.

I've been working in the banking industry for the last 3 years since graduating, and after finding bigger pockets earlier this year I have finally decided I've done enough sitting back waiting, dreaming, and planning for the future. The only way to get to those goals is action. So, this is my formal introduction to the bigger pockets community.

I envision myself being a wholesaler, building up to flipping, then rental properties, and finally building up the capital to take on commercial properties in the future. With some hard work (lots of it), great mentors, and smart decisions (also a bit of luck), I have no doubt I can turn my dreams into reality. Looking forward to this adventure!