Hi from a London investor living in Bergen, Norway!

[Richard Dyke]

Hi

I've just become a member of BiggerPockets today - looks like a great thing to be a part of - and I'm excited to be making my first post!

I'm living in Bergen, Norway with my Norwegian wife and children. I've got 4 flats in Ealing, west London which I rent to young professionals. I'm hoping to learn as much as I can in order to maximise the income from my current flats and to hopefully to expand my small portfolio at a sensible rate. Hopefully, I might even be able to pass on a piece or two of useful information to other members.

I used to be a lawyer in London and the surrounding areas before I moved to Norway. I have practised in several areas of law and ended up in divorce law specialising in financial matters.

In my spare time, I'm into running, hiking (plenty of mountains to go up in Norway!), going to the gym and supporting Liverpool FC (fortunately they show a lot of English football (soccer) on Norwegian TV!).

I look forward to being a part of BiggerPockets.

Richard

[Richard Dyke]

Thanks, Natasha and Roger - very nice to be welcomed so quickly!

Natasha - hope you're enjoying the California sunshine (which I'm sure is still there in September). I'm sure that it's a bit warmer than for Roger and me in Norway! I saw on your profile that you were very good with spreadsheets. Do you mind if I ask whether you use any software specifically designed for landlords and property investors?

Roger - I'd definitely be interested to pick your brains on some Norwegian property issues, particularly tax (if that's not too boring!).