Mountain Guide and New Investor from Bend, Oregon

[Josh Garner]

Hey BP! After eating up articles, podcasts and books from Bigger Pockets over the last 6 months, I've decided to engage a bit:) Not exactly sure why or where it will lead, but in general I think it's always good to reach out and make intentions known, learn and contribute whenever I can. About me....I'm originally from Georgia, and after years of adventure travel and mountain guiding all over the world, I've landed in Bend, Oregon, where my wife and I have lived for 5 years. My passions are mountains, people and real estate. My first investment properties included buying and selling Arizona land through gov auctions and eBay sales when I was in college - a great way to pay off student loans! I now own 2 properties in Bend, my home and a rental duplex. I caught a huge break in the aftermath of 2008, house hacking my way into my first home, and building sweat equity, eventually turning one property into 2. I'm actively looking to acquire more properties, although my home market has most likely "priced me out." I've already identified more markets that I'd like to invest in, and have taken action to make that happen. I'd like to think I'm being proactive! I'm grateful to have learned from the forums, articles and podcasts on BP and look forward to contributing whatever I can as a relatively new landlord/investor/student in real estate! Cheers!