New member from Middletown, Pennsylvania

[Derek Krehling]

Good morning Bigger Pockets! My name is Derek Krehling, I'm an aspiring investor from Middletown, PA. I've spent the last few months listening to the podcasts and lurking on the forums so I figured it was time to start engaging in conversations. My real estate experience is limited, but I've done some house hacking and am currently representing about 200 homeowners in a land deal where we are attempting to purchase about 330 acres of islands from a power company. While I'm not making any money on that, it has been a huge learning experience. Currently, I manage the field service and repair division for a woodworking machinery dealer. I spend my days traveling all over the northeast repairing machinery and promoting our brand. My goal in real estate is to build a rental portfolio in central PA to achieve financial independence and ultimately, retirement. Short term I would like to find some local investors to network with.