New Member from Bowling Green, KY

[Michael S.]

Hello fellow BP Investors! 

My name is Michael - my family and I have been in Bowling Green for ~4.5 years. I'm a software engineer by day and have always been intrigued by the earning potential of real estate. After motivating discussions with my wife and friends about investing, I came across Bigger Pockets and everything took off from there. I've been devouring as many books, podcasts, and articles as possible, but quickly realized I needed to do more than just learn. I started reaching out in my community and lucked out with meeting a great real estate agent that specializes in investment properties. 

I'm currently waiting on my LLC paperwork and am in the process of closing on my very first property, a 4-plex here in town that I plan to manage myself.

I don't have a hard "wealth" number I want to hit, but instead would like to build my business in such a manner that within 10 years I can generate enough income to allow my wife and I more flexibility in our day-jobs to enjoy life with our friends and family. These days, if I'm not reading about real estate, I use my free time to pick up new hobbies (SCUBA, woodworking, hobby electronics, HAM radio), tinker in the garage, work out, and of course play with my son. 

I'm excited to be engaged with such an active and successful community!

[James Wilcox]

@Michael S. welcome to BP and the REI community. Looks like you are definitely on the right track to reaching a "wealth" number. You are building a team of advisers and taking that first leap of faith. You are already more successful than many out there. However, you are about to get a crash course in land lording. You will probably make some mistakes but that is the best way to learn. Your local REIA might be able to provide with more information to help you out and maybe even a Bowling Green specific lease. :) Good luck in all your future REI ventures.